Some drugs can raise your chances of stroke. For example, blood-thinning drugs, which doctors recommend to prevent blood clots, can make a stroke more likely through bleeding. Studies have linked hormone therapy, used for menopause symptoms like hot flashes, with a higher risk of strokes. And low-dose estrogen in birth control pills may also make your odds go up.
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