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Does zoloft , celexa, or lexipro increase your risk of blood clots? can they increase clotting risks?
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No such data: They can cause easy bruising based on a decrease in platelets But no evidence of increased clotting
Answered 11/8/2018
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Could be: a recent study showed people diagnosed bipolar in their 30s are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease - these signs and symptoms need a doctors attention
Answered 11/10/2018
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Ssri's: This class of medications have actually been shown to protect against blood clot formation because of their property of inhibiting clumping of platelets. However when blood clot prevention is a necessity, actual anticoagulants are needed and SSRI's are inadequate.
Answered 11/8/2018
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