Dabigatran (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Black, tarry stools
• Bloody stools
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Pain or burning in the throat
• Stomach discomfort, upset, burning, or pain
• Vomiting
• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

• Cough
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fast or irregular breathing
• Hives or welts
• Itching
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness of the skin
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Tightness in the chest
• Trouble with breathing
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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