Some medicines can increase the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes in certain people. When a potential safety concern is identified, healthcare authorities may update prescribing information, restrict a medicine’s use, issue a warning, or occasionally remove a product from the market.
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This does not mean that every person taking one of these medicines will experience a serious complication. The level of risk depends on the specific medication, dose, duration of use, underlying health conditions, age, lifestyle, and other individual factors.
Patients should remain informed and
