- 🫁 Pulmonary embolism (clot in the lung)
- 🧠 Stroke (brain clot)
- ❤️ Heart attack (coronary artery clot)
- 🦵 Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Even a single untreated blood clot can be fatal. Therefore, global health authorities take any medication linked to an increased risk of thrombosis seriously.
💊 Medicines under review or recall
Although the exact names and formulas vary by region, the most commonly mentioned categories are:
- Hormonal contraceptives (especially some third-generation types)
- Some anti-inflammatory drugs
- Choose diet pills and appetite suppressants
- Rare cases associated with COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
Authorities such as the FDA , EMA , and national health ministries have implemented restrictions on use, issued recalls, or suspended approvals. The risk appears to be highest in people with pre-existing health conditions, such as:
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- The history of smoking
- Genetic clotting disorders
