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Article: The safe way to kill painSome have been linked to heart failure, so which type of painkiller should you choose . . . and when?
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- May 30, 2006
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Byline: ANGELA EPSTEIN
UP TO 30,000 British adults could be in danger from over-the counter painkillers because they are not following the doseage instructions correctly.
This week a study by Spanish researchers, published in the medical journal Heart, found that common painkillers, such as ibuprofen, may raise the risk of heart failure in older people.
According to Arthur Weston, Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Manchester, the older we are the greater the risk of side-effects.
He adds: 'When over-the-counter painkillers are used as directed and for a short time, they are safe. If pain persists after a few days, seek ...