Even short-term painkiller use is far from being as safe as is sometimes claimed. This can be seen from research published in the British Medical Journal in 2017 , which examined the mounting body of evidence linking ibuprofen and other commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to cardiovascular problems. While the dangers were predictably shown to be greatest with higher doses, the researchers noted that taking any dose of NSAIDs for just one week, one month, or more than a month was associated with risk.
Separate research looking at the risks of taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) on a long-term basis has found that the dangers are seemingly being underestimated even by doctors. In a report published in 2014, researchers from the UK examined eight studies assessing the association between chronic use of the painkiller and major adverse events. Contrary to the general impression given by the pharma industry and its stakeholders that paracetamol is a safe ‘cure-all’ drug, the researchers discovered that long term use of it raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and an early death.
To read how taking certain micronutrients may reduce the liver damage caused by over-the-counter painkillers, see this article on our website.
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The long-term use of painkillers from a young age may be linked to an increased risk of poor mental health later in life.
[Source: medicalxpress.com]
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Even short-term painkiller use is far from being as safe as is sometimes claimed. This can be seen from research published in the British Medical Journal in 2017 , which examined the mounting body of evidence linking ibuprofen and other commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to cardiovascular problems. While the dangers were predictably shown to be greatest with higher doses, the researchers noted that taking any dose of NSAIDs for just one week, one month, or more than a month was associated with risk.
Separate research looking at the risks of taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) on a long-term basis has found that the dangers are seemingly being underestimated even by doctors. In a report published in 2014, researchers from the UK examined eight studies assessing the association between chronic use of the painkiller and major adverse events. Contrary to the general impression given by the pharma industry and its stakeholders that paracetamol is a safe ‘cure-all’ drug, the researchers discovered that long term use of it raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and an early death.
To read how taking certain micronutrients may reduce the liver damage caused by over-the-counter painkillers, see this article on our website.
Dr. Rath Health Foundation
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