Taking Pradaxa? Kidney Testing May Prevent Fatal Pradaxa Bleeding.

Pradaxa was approved in October 2010 and Texas drug injury attorneys are already seeing thousands of reports of injuries and deaths related to the drug. Most of these reports concern excessive internal bleeding. When Pradaxa internal bleeding is left untreated, it can cause shock, organ damage, brain injury, coma and even death.

If you are taking Pradaxa in Texas, you should not stop taking your medication. Pradaxa is used to prevent stroke in patients who have a heartbeat disorder known as A-fib. These patients have an increased risk of stroke and stopping medication can have deadly consequences. 

It may sound as if you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. You need to take medication to prevent strokes, but the medication carries its own risks. You may wonder, is there a safer way?

Recent research has shown that impaired kidney function may be a factor that predicts who will suffer from Pradaxa excessive internal bleeding. Those with impaired kidney function may bleed more easily because they have too much of the drug in their blood. The makers of the Pradaxa, are now suggesting that patients have their kidney function tested before taking the drug. Anyone with past or current kidney problems and anyone over the age of 75 should have their kidneys tested each year while taking Pradaxa.

If you are taking Pradaxa, ask your doctor if you should have your kidney function checked. Be aware of the signs of internal bleeding, and seek immediate medical attention if you any of those signs.

If you have experienced internal bleeding after taking Pradaxa, contact Texas drug injury attorney Kay Van Wey. Attorney Van Wey helps those injured by dangerous drugs to get fair compensation for their injury. To learn more, contact van Wey Law at 800-489-5082.