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I was given provera 10mg 2 pills three times a day for heavy bleeding. i also have afib. how safe is this pill and the risk for blood clots with that condition?

Q: i was given provera 10mg 2 pills three times a day for heavy bleeding. i also have afib. how safe is this pill and the risk for blood clots with that condition?

: If you have chronic or recurrent A Fib, I assume you're taking an anticoagulant daily which should protect you against forming.blood clots even while taking provera. I' m sure you're aware that smoking is a serious No No if you wish to avoid clots.

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If you have chronic or recurrent A Fib, I assume you're taking an anticoagulant daily which should protect you against forming.blood clots even while taking provera. I' m sure you're aware that smoking is a serious No No if you wish to avoid clots.

Answered 8/5/2022

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A member asked:

I was given provera 10mg 2 pills three times a day for heavy bleeding. i also have afib. how safe is this pill and the risk for blood clots with that condition?

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