People who take high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at increased risk of a heart attack, according to a study by scientists at the University of Montreal. The research examined some 450,000 patients and found that those taking NSAID-type drugs, which include the popular painkiller ibuprofen, saw their risk of heart attack rise by between a fifth and a half. Data from nearly 450,000 patients has linked five forms of painkillers – ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen, and rofecoxib – to heart problems. In addition, people with diabetes were more likely than others to have an elevated blood pressure or cholesterol level when they took NSAIDs compared to other medications.
People who take high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at increased risk of a heart attack, according to a study by scientists at the University of Montreal. The research examined some 450,000 patients and found that those taking NSAID-type drugs, which include the popular painkiller ibuprofen, saw their risk of heart attack rise by between a fifth and a half. In addition, people with diabetes were more likely than others to have an elevated blood pressure or cholesterol level when they took NSAIDs compared to other medications.