For older adults, the danger is compounded. Many seniors take multiple medications, have slower circulation, and may already be managing conditions like high cholesterol or hypertension. Even a single undetected clot can trigger a cascade of medical emergencies.
Which Medications Are Being Removed or Investigated?
Health authorities—including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and others—are now actively pulling or restricting certain drugs linked to clot-related events.
- Hormonal contraceptives, particularly third-generation birth control pills
- Anti-inflammatory drugs, including some over-the-counter pain relievers
- Weight loss medications, especially appetite suppressants
- COVID-19-related treatments, including rare cases linked to specific vaccine formulations
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