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Food and Drug Administration Issued Safety Warning about Pradaxa

Many people in Tennessee should be aware of a new safety warning involving the drug Pradaxa. Specifically, Pradaxa, a blood thinning medication used to prevent stroke and blood clots in people with abnormal heart rhythms. In 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim the makers of Pradaxa received reports of two hundred and sixty people suffering from a fatal bleed while taking the medication. In December of 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement and warning that it is evaluating post-marketing reports of serious bleeding events in patients taking Pradaxa. If you take this medication you should discuss this warning with your doctor as soon as possible.

In Tennessee as well as all across the country, people expect that when they need medicine for certain illnesses that the medicines will make them feel better. However, some medicines have dangerous side effects and can cause serious personal injuries or even death. If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury after taking a medication, then you should talk to a Tennessee pradaxa drug lawyer as soon as possible. They will hear your case and work with you to make sure you get the compensation you need for what you have been through.

Safety announcements similar to this have been issued across the country and may be affecting millions of users of Pradaxa including the people of Tennessee. If you or someone you care about has had serious injury or death after using Pradaxa then you should contact one of our experienced and compassionate Tennessee dangerous drug attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to see that you get the compensation you are entitled to for the suffering you have been through.

Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.

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