Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen are already known to raise people's risk of a heart attack. Now a new study shows the risk comes within the first week of using the drugs.
The study doesn't mean that everyone should avoid taking the pills to treat headaches, lower fevers and reduce aches and pains, but does suggest people who know they have a bigger-than-average heart attack risk should avoid long-term use and high doses, the researchers said. Read Entire Article: http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/heart-attack-risk-painkillers-starts-within-week-study-n756991 Comments are closed.
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