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Does Pradaxa Cause Shortness Of Breath (Page 2) (Top voted first)
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Susan Says:
I am in A Fib and have been for the past 7 months. My Doctor has tried different procedures but so far nothing has worked. Ever since I have been on Pradaxa I have been very short of breath. Even in a sitting position I am short of breath. I did not have this problem before. I don't know it it's the A fib or the Pradaxa, My Doctor doesn't know what is causing the problem. They have done a lot of testing. Has anyone had the same problem?
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I have also noticed 3+ shortness 0f breath on Prodaxa. Was stopped and placed on Coumadin. Overnight shortness of breath disappeared. This convinced me there was a causal effect.
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Sarah Says:
I have been on pradaxa for over 2 years as I had breast reconstruction after my cancer treatment - I got bi lateral pulmonary embolisms post surgery, we couldn't get warfarin to work for me - levels were all over the place, but I am breathless too, I had a chest scan but they just think my clots have left scarring and this is causing it, but I do wonder now.
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Nick Says:
I have been on Pradaxa for about two years, I too have had the breathing problems, but as my G.P. said it's a small price to pay for not having a stroke. He's right
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Patricia Says:
I have the same breathless problem. I did have some shortness of breath previously but my Doctor noticed the breathlessness herself when I had an appointment to ask about a sore swelling in my neck. I had only been on the tablets for a few days. I had previously been on Clopidigrel.
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SHERISEFJ Says:
My dad was taking Warfin. Then changed to pradaxa. I noticed when I came to visit he can hardly do any thing with the shortness of breathe
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Kingjerry Says:
I have been experiencing shortness of breadth & getting winded fast. E.g. Bending down and tying my shoes can make huff and puff.
I also have AORTA STENOSIS which means my Aorta valve does not open all the way and will allow not all the blood thru the valve. AORTA STENOSIS WILL ALSO CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREADTH.
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Red bear Says:
I feel the opposite of what you are saying but in a round about way.
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Gjw Says:
When I started pradaxa due to a-fib. I started with sob. Even after stopping pradaxa over 2 years ago I still have sob.
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Ab Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1) 
When I started taking pradaxa for a-fib I got sob and chest pressure. C/o this to doctor who thought it was exacerbation of asthma. Finally put back on Coumadin. But the sob and chest pressure remained. Finally admitted to a hospital with a heart rate of 140. Cardio was added to IV along with the metoprolol I was already taking. Within a short period of time my heart rate was normal and no more sob or chest pressure. When I first was diagnosed with a-fib I was put on xarelta and taken off after one day co sob and chest pressure. I am now on Coumadin and doing fine. I will never again take anything but Coumadin as a blood thinner. Some people may do fine with the newer drugs but I did not.
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Bob Says:
Re: greentrash (# 3)
As a matter of fact, Pradaxa is the ONLY NOAC for which there IS an antidote.
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Gjw Says:
The sob caused by Pradaxa and xeralta can be a allergic reaction. Go back and refer to the insert that comes with the drug. It was referred to as severe allergic reaction. That is now what is put in my medical chart under allergies.
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R Weiss Says:
Re: greentrash (# 3)
You are wrong! Pradaxa is the only NOAC that DOES have a reversing agent called Praxbind. see https://www.praxbind.com
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greentrash Says:
Also, see my post regarding the inability of Emergency Room and ICU physicians to quickly reverse the effects of Pradaxa:
https://rxchat.com/Discuss/Pradaxa-Can-Be-Very-Dangerous-227416.htm
There is no such problem with warfarin / Coumadin, since there is a quick and relatively easy way for doctors to reverse the anti-coagulant effects of this medication. This is accomplished through infusion of PCC, prothrombin complex concentrate. PCC has no similar effect for those taking Pradaxa. In preliminary studies a newer replacement drug for Coumadin, Xaralto, shows promise in also being reversible through adminstering PCC. Further studies are syill underway.
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Phil Says:
I,ve been on pradaxa and metoprolol for three years. I had no problem until last week, when I was short of breath. After going to the doctor and getting an xray of heart I now have a hugely enlarged heart which makes it difficult to breath normally.I didn't have this before using these drugs. I don't think this is revisable.
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Lila Says:
Yes mamm I have that problem and I am on Pradaxa. I catch myself trying to catch my breath like I have been running. I'm 80 years old so I don't run. Ha ha.Also I have a rash on my back and stomach. I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem.
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