blood clots and and otc medicine

[Melissa13]

I have started taking a new over the counter medicine called thyroid complex by Vitamin Shoppe.  I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 15 years ago and was on medication for about 3 years.  I was told it was very borderline and was given levoxyl 0.05. I was told I didn't really need it so I stopped taking it.  I have always struggled with my weight, I am currently obese, but I am fitter than I have ever been and have been trying to lose weight.  I lost 15 pounds this year with diet and exercise and I currently work out 4-5 days a week for about 45 minutes each day.  I started to take this supplement hoping it would assist me in my goals and it has seemed to work great so far.  I have been taking it for a little over two weeks and the fatigue that I have struggled with for years has disappeared, I have energy, and I lost 4 pounds.  However, two days ago I developed a blood clot in one of my legs.  It seemed superficial and I took some aspirin and I seemed to do a lot better.  I skipped a day with the supplement but after I took two today I started to feel as if I would get another and sat down and took some more aspirin.  On one hand, I seriously suspect that the supplement is the cause of the blood clots but on the other, I have never felt so good.  What do you think I should do?  I pasted the ingredients and directions below:
Ingredients
Thiamin: 10mg, Riboflavin: 10mg, Vitamin B-6: 10mg, Vitamin B12: 25mcg, Iodine: 150mcg, Magnesium: 100mg, Zinc: 3mg, Selenium: 70mcg, Copper: 150mcg, Manganese: 3mg, Molybdenum: 150mcg, L-Tyrosine: 150mg, Multi Gland Complex: 35mg

Directions
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to three (3) capsules daily, preferably one with each meal.

[AR-10]

I agree with ChitChat. Blood clots are nothing to mess with.

You should see a doctor and give him/her the ingredients listed on your supplement. One or two of the ingredients may be the culprit.

Some of those ingredients have a fairly high concentration. Taking three a day may make things worse instead of better depending on your body's needs.

[ChitChatNine]

If you are developing actual blood clots you need to get to a Dr or ER immediately.  This is very serious stuff and can kill if they break off and pass through.  If you are meaning a hematoma, black and blue I'd still call your Dr and discuss it with him/her.

Clots are serious.  

Please update us and let us know what you find out .. WELCOME to the community.  I don't have an answer on the otc med .. maybe others may.

C~

[nissah46]

This is very interesting.  I'm sure AR10 will be able to help you.