Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
"After going to ER with afib, diagnosis was thyroid.  Was put on Pradaxa for afib and also had thyroid removed.  The most noticable side effect is heartburn.  As a result of thyroid removal, I MUST take calcium.  Asked the pharmacist what I can take for heartburn whle taking Pradaxa and he said nothing with calcium in it.  He advised Pepcid AC since it doesnt have calcium in it.  Said not to take tums or other antacids because they contain calcium.  Pepcid works great.  However I still have to take calcium so am sure to keep Pepcid AC on hand."