Lescol and Pradaxa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lescol (fluvastatin sodium) and Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate). Common drug interactions include menorrhagia among females and cardiac failure among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lescol and Pradaxa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 61 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lescol?

Lescol has active ingredients of fluvastatin sodium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 7,306 Lescol users. Check the latest studies of Lescol.

What is Pradaxa?

Pradaxa has active ingredients of dabigatran etexilate mesylate. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 86,906 Pradaxa users. Check the latest studies of Pradaxa.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

61 people who take Lescol and Pradaxa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Lescol and Pradaxa, by gender? *:

female:

Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal distension
Abdominal hernia
Abdominal pain lower
Abdominal wall haematoma (abdominal wall blood clotting)
Back pain
Breast cancer
Coagulopathy (blood's ability to clot is impaired)
Decreased appetite

male:

Cardiac failure
Electrolyte imbalance
White blood cell count decreased
Asthenia (weakness)
Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
Headache (pain in head)
Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
Drug ineffective
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)

What are the common drug interactions of Lescol and Pradaxa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
Local swelling (swelling at the site of some application of substance or injury)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

Dizziness
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

60+:

Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
Diarrhoea
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain)
Anal fissure
Back disorder
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 22 people, 36.07%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 11.48%
Diabetes: 7 people, 11.48%
Pain: 5 people, 8.20%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 8.20%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 8.20%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 5 people, 8.20%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 6.56%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 6.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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