Commonly used painkillers for treating inflammation can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of the evidence published in the British Medical Journal. The drugs include traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) as well as new generation anti-inflammatory drugs, known as COX-2 inhibitors.
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Painkillers linked to increased risk of heart problems
Posted by Willow at 8:26 pm
Labels: British Medical Journal, heart attack risk, painkillers, risk of stroke
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