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High-dose painkiller heart risk: small but significant
Conclusion
This large review adds to, and expands on, the current evidence on the risks of vascular disease and gastrointestinal complications for different NSAIDs. It largely concentrates on trials of high doses of NSAIDs that can only be prescribed by a doctor. It is unclear from this study whether there is any risk from taking lower doses available over the counter. While most experts advise that low-dose NSAIDs, taken occasionally, are safe for most people, an accompanying editorial points out that there are still “large gaps” in evidence on the risks with lower doses of NSAIDs.
While the risk to individuals is sma...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Heart/lungs Source Type: news
Some Pain Drugs Increase the Risk of Heart Attack
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Some of the most common pain drugs used by older adults who experience discomfort in muscles and joints can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers the risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that include celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin [...]
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - April 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Uganda: Painkiller 'Diclofenac' Linked to Heart Attack
[New Vision]Diclofenac, a pain killer that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, is easily accessible across Uganda. Virtually, every drug shop and pharmacy is selling it without prescription.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 18, 2013 Category: African Health Source Type: news
