Risk factors for developing blood clots include having a history of DVT or pulmonary embolism, long periods of sitting or bed rest, such as during long flights or hospital stays, being overweight, having a family history of blood clots or clotting disorders, having inherited conditions like Factor V Leiden mutation, being over 60 years of age, or having diabetes
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On many platforms, each dose increase comes with a corresponding price increase - sometimes $50 to $100 more per step