Taking ibuprofen to treat pain ‘for just ONE DAY increases your risk of heart attack by half’
Scientists fear the drugs may cause blood vessels to narrow, increase fluid retention and alter blood pressure By Nick McDermott They include popular over-the-counter pills such as ibuprofen, and prescription-only drugs such as diclofenac. Both are taken by millions for conditions such as headaches, back pain and arthritis. The study, published in The BMJ, said their effect on heart attack risk was almost immediate. But it was not long-lasting and wore off over time. Past studies have found the common painkillers increase risk of cardiac arrest by up to a third. Scientists fear the drugs may cause blood vessels...
Scientists fear the drugs may cause blood vessels to narrow, increase fluid retention and alter blood pressure By Nick McDermott They include popular over-the-counter pills such as ibuprofen, and prescription-only drugs such as diclofenac. Both are taken by millions...
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