Health authorities in several countries have recently reviewed, restricted, or recalled certain medications because of possible cardiovascular risks. Some drugs have been linked to serious conditions such as blood clots, embolism, stroke, and heart attack.

Patients and healthcare providers should stay alert, especially when using medicines known to affect blood circulation, blood pressure, or clotting risk.

What are bl00d clots?

A thrombus is an abnormal bl00d clot that forms inside a blood vessel. Blood clotting is necessary when the body needs to stop bleeding, but when a clot forms inside a vein or artery without injury, it can block blood flow and become dangerous.

Possible complications include: