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A 42-year-old female asked:

i recently had pulmonary embolism and was in hospital but i have been discharged now and am on pradaxa, i am coughing up small amounts of blood. is this normal. ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology 36 years experience

Side effect: Sometimes small degree of bleeding may be a possible side effect. If the bleeding is more significant, please see your physician right away.

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