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Pradaxa Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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Pradaxa is a blood thinner approved to treat atrial fibrillation and prevent blood clots. However, it has been linked to serious side effects like bleeding, strokes, and heart attacks. Thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against its manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim, alleging failure to warn about these risks.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Millions of Americans suffer from an irregular heartbeat. The medical name for this condition is\u00a0atrial fibrillation<\/a>\u00a0(AF). Many patients with AF take anticoagulants (blood thinners) to reduce the risk of:<\/p>\n