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I read that benzos (xanax, klonopin, ativan) can cause blood clots. that surprised me. how or why would that happen? do chances of an mi increase?

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Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffmananswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
What?: I’ve been in practice for 25 years and I’ve never heard of that. I will also tell you that A lot of advers events have been associated with most medicines but they’re very rare. I wouldn’t worry
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