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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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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.
Answered 8/22/2019
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