Medication Withdrawals Due to Clot Risk

Some medications, including hormonal contraceptives, diet pills, anti-inflammatories, and rare COVID-19 treatments, are being pulled from shelves over heart-related risks. Health agencies warn of “life-threatening conditions like blood clots, embolisms, strokes, and heart attacks.”

Understanding the Danger

Blood clots, or thrombi, can block blood flow to vital organs. While clotting helps stop bleeding, abnormal clots may cause “pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, strokes, or heart attacks”—often with fatal consequences if untreated.

High-Risk Groups & Government Response

People with high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, a history of smoking, or inherited disorders face increased danger. Regulators have “restricted or suspended the use of affected drugs” while safety reviews continue.

Warning Signs & Advice

Watch for chest pain, swelling, severe headaches, or vision changes. Seek care immediately. Patients are urged: “Do not stop any prescribed medications without first consulting a healthcare provider.” Reporting side effects helps protect others.