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I just wanted a get a second opinion. I%E2%80%99m obese and I have to 5mg of norethindrone while losing weight. Does this medicine at 5 mg increase risk of blood clots ? Is there anything I can do or take to reduce the risk of it increases it. Thank you. I start the medicine tonight.
I just wanted a get a second opinion. I%E2%80%99m obese and I have to 5mg of norethindrone while losing weight. Does this medicine at 5 mg increase risk of blood clots ? Is there anything I can do or take to reduce the risk of it increases it. Thank you. I start the medicine tonight.
Brief Answer:
Yes, there is risk of increased clotting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Yes, above medicine would cause increased risk of clotting.
And to reduce that, you can do some measures-
Wear loose-fitting clothes, socks, or stockings.
Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time.
Wear special stockings (called compression stockings).
Change your position often, especially during a long trip.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Yes, there is risk of increased clotting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Yes, above medicine would cause increased risk of clotting.
And to reduce that, you can do some measures-
Wear loose-fitting clothes, socks, or stockings.
Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time.
Wear special stockings (called compression stockings).
Change your position often, especially during a long trip.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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