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War:ning! These tablets can cause bl00d clots, bl00d thrombots, and heart att3cks

If you’re asking whether that warning is legitimate: yes, some medicines can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, but the risk depends heavily on the specific medicine and the person’s risk factors. For example, some estrogen-containing birth-control pills carry a rare but recognized risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1

If you tell me the name of the tablets (or upload a photo of the package), I can explain:

  • what the medicine is used for,

  • whether it carries this risk,

  • who is at higher risk,

  • and what warning symptoms require urgent medical attention.

Do not stop a prescribed medicine solely because of a social-media warning without checking what the specific medicine is. If you’re currently having sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, one-sided weakness, trouble speaking, or a painful/swollen leg, seek emergency medical care. MedlinePlus

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