Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
By Natural Health 365
Contributor profile | More stories
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Blood Thinners: A Leading Cause Of Death In Emergency Rooms

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


(NaturalHealth365) Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, have been around for many decades. During that time, these medications have been used to prevent clotting in patients who are at risk of complications of heart disease. Blood thinners come in many types – intravenous drugs like heparin and medications taken by mouth like warfarin and Pradaxa.

Since blood thinners are considered a ‘preventative’ medication, many doctors prescribe it believing the benefits outweigh the risks. However, a cardiologist from Duke University notes that blood thinners like warfarin are actually one of the leading causes of death in United States emergency rooms. Therefore, it is important to fully understand the dangerous side effects warfarin and other blood thinners before blindly accepting a doctor’s prescription for these medications.

What are the negative effects of blood thinners?

The side effects of warfarin are many and include fever, diarrhea, vomiting blood, dizziness, bruising, black or bloody stools, blood in urine, heavy menstrual bleeding and tissue death (necrosis). Each of these scary symptoms could signify internal bleeding and require immediate emergency medical attention. In fact, the drug’s links to increased bleeding risk and death forced manufacturers to add a ‘black box’ to the product’s label in 2006 that warns of the potentially deadly side effects of warfarin.

For many decades, warfarin was really the only option for administering blood thinners. In 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new type of blood thinner – Pradaxa. It was supposed to be easier to take than warfarin, just as effective, and still manage to cause fewer side effects. However, just two years after its approval, Pradaxa had already been blamed for more than 500 lives lost to hemorrhaging and internal bleeding.

Consumer alert: The deadly side effects of Pradaxa

There are many different Pradaxa side effects, some of which are considered common and others rare. Of the common side effects, the drug often causes bloody stools, vomiting of blood, and extreme digestive health issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, heartburn, constipation and indigestion.

Other Pradaxa side effects may be less common, yet they are still very dangerous. Some people who have taken Pradaxa have experienced dizziness, fainting, rapid heartbeat, hives, difficulty breathing and chest tightness.

The most serious side effect of this drug is the risk for irreversible internal bleeding – which is often fatal. In fact, the FDA reports that it reviewed more than 800 drugs for adverse events in 2011. Of them, Pradaxa caused the most deaths and injuries – with a reported 542 fatalities and 3,781 serious events.

Honestly, it’s beyond my comprehension, how can a drug company be allowed to continue doing business with this kind of track record?

Since most people do not experience overly severe side effects, many are deceived into believing that prescription blood thinners are ‘safe’. Current litigation against Pradaxa claims the drug maker failed to inform doctors that the medication lacks a reversal agent to help manage uncontrolled bleeding. Furthermore, many patients are unaware that blood thinners can have negative interactions with other medications and may be especially dangerous for individuals with certain conditions, such as kidney disease.

Bottom line, no one should ever prescribe or take a medication – especially one as dangerous as blood thinners – without first knowing every possible complication that could arise. As the old saying goes, ‘let the buyer beware.’

Reference:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17620536

http://www.drugwatch.com/pradaxa

http://www.drugwatch.com/2014/05/19/fda-blood-thinner-risks

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/14/us-drugs-bloodthinners-idUSBRE85D06G20120614

Visit Natural Health 365 Here /


Source: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/blood-thinners-pradaxa-side-effects-1309.html


Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!


Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST


Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!

HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.

Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.

MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)

Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser!  Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!

Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.

Smart Meter Cover -  Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).

Report abuse

    Comments

    Your Comments
    Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

    MOST RECENT
    Load more ...

    SignUp

    Login

    Newsletter

    Email this story
    Email this story

    If you really want to ban this commenter, please write down the reason:

    If you really want to disable all recommended stories, click on OK button. After that, you will be redirect to your options page.