Which Pills Are Under Investigation or Removed?

Though specific drug names vary by country and regulatory decision, the most commonly cited types of pills include:

– Hormonal contraceptives (especially certain types of third-generation birth control pills)
– Some anti-inflammatory drugs
– Certain types of diet pills or appetite suppressants
Specific formulations of COVID-19-related therapies and vaccines (in rare cases)

Authorities such as the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), EMA (European Medicines Agency), and local health ministries have either suspended, limited, or completely withdrawn the use of these drugs. Notably, the risk seems to be more pronounced in individuals with pre-existing conditions such as:

High blood pressure
Smoking history
Obesity
Diabetes
Genetic clotting disorders