Pradaxa and Muscle twitching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle twitching is reported as a side effect among people who take Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle twitching 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 Muscle twitching?

Muscle twitching is found to be associated with 1,240 drugs and 1,905 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle twitching.

On Jul, 17, 2026

86,033 people reported to have side effects when taking Pradaxa.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Muscle twitching.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Pradaxa when they have Muscle twitching? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle twitching when taking Pradaxa? *

female: 90.91 %
male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle twitching when taking Pradaxa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pradaxa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle twitching? *

Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage (bleeding from the haemorrhoids): 2 people, 18.18%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 18.18%
Confusion: 2 people, 18.18%
Peripheral Swelling: 2 people, 18.18%
Confusional State: 2 people, 18.18%
Dizziness: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 18.18%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 18.18%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 27.27%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 18.18%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 18.18%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 9.09%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
Colon Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon spreads to other part of body): 1 person, 9.09%
Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 1 person, 9.09%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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