A recent research has advised caution with the use of an over-the-counter painkiller which is currently quite popular, and is associated with an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.
Man Arrested Over Painkiller Sabotage
British police say that they have arrested a man from south London on suspicion of sabotaging packets of Nurofen Plus painkillers with anti-psychotic and epilepsy drugs.
British police say that they have arrested a man from south London on suspicion of sabotaging packets of Nurofen Plus painkillers with anti-psychotic and epilepsy drugs.
Nearly six million prescriptions were written for the use of this painkiller last year.
According to researchers, this drug which provided pain relief for millions with chronic inflammatory disorders comes with a clearly worded caution about potential cardiovascular risk, which is apparently overlooked. The risk of a heart attack or stroke doubles with a higher dose.
More Deaths Now from Strong Prescription Painkillers
Experts have observed the increasing number of deaths in the United States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids and call for immediate action.
Experts have observed the increasing number of deaths in the United States and Canada from prescription painkillers known as opioids and call for immediate action.
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Regular Use of Painkillers Linked to Kidney Cancer
Taking popular pain killers on a regular basis for more than a decade could increase the risk of kidney cancer
Taking popular pain killers on a regular basis for more than a decade could increase the risk of kidney cancer
Research: Why Painkillers are More Effective in Women Than Men
The reason why the effectiveness of some painkillers is different between women and men has been identified in a new study.
The reason why the effectiveness of some painkillers is different between women and men has been identified in a new study.
