Pradaxa and Hot flush - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hot flush is reported as a side effect among people who take Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hot flush when taking Pradaxa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,033 people who have side effects when taking Pradaxa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Hot flush?

Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat) is found to be associated with 1,769 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hot flush.

On Jul, 10, 2026

86,033 people reported to have side effects when taking Pradaxa.
Among them, 91 people (0.11%) have Hot flush.

Among these 91 people:

How long have people been on Pradaxa when they have Hot flush? *

What is the age of people who have Hot flush when taking Pradaxa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pradaxa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hot flush? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 18.68%
Dizziness: 14 people, 15.38%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 14.29%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 13.19%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 12.09%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 12.09%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 9 people, 9.89%
Indigestion: 9 people, 9.89%
Fall: 9 people, 9.89%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 9.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 28 people, 30.77%
High Blood Cholesterol: 22 people, 24.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 8.79%
Depression: 8 people, 8.79%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 6.59%
Diabetes: 6 people, 6.59%
Prostate Cancer: 6 people, 6.59%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 6.59%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 6.59%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 5 people, 5.49%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hot flush (2,343 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dabigatran etexilate mesylate (the active ingredients of Pradaxa) and Pradaxa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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