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Men who take the widely used over-the-counter painkillers that contain acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen seem to be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, a study found.
The drugs are the three most commonly used in the United States, the study appearing in the Feb. 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Caution
“People should be aware that theses drugs have potential adverse effects,” said the study's senior author Dr. Gary Curhan, researcher at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. “The risk of bleeding is well known for aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). I would recommend that individuals limit their use of these medications unless they are clearly indicated. If they have chronic symptoms requiring the use of these drugs, they should discuss alternative treatments with their health-care providers.”
“The thought was that medications like acetaminophen or NSAIDs, or even aspirin, would be safe. This particular study reveals that even these medications when taken regularly (greater than 15 pills per week) can actually increase blood pressure, which may eventually lead to heart disease. In fact, these classes of medications for pain are not as safe as we originally thought,” said director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum.
The Study
The study examined 16,031 health care professional males with no history of hypertension. The study participants averaged 64.6 years old. They provided information about their painkiller use. Over the course of four years, 1,968 of them developed hypertension.
The study found that of all the participants, those who used acetaminophen six or seven days a week were at a 34 percent higher risk of developing hypertension than men who did not take the drugs at all. Men who took NSAIDs six or seven times a week similarly had a 38 percent higher risk of developing hypertension. Those who took aspirin six or seven times weekly appeared to be at a 26 percent higher risk.
Those who took 15 or more pills a week had a 48 percent higher chance of developing hypertension than those who took no pills.
Have you been harmed by a dangerous drug? Please contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney who can examine your case thoroughly and inform you of your legal rights and possible courses of action. You may be able to recover compensation for your losses.
Men who take the widely used over-the-counter painkillers that contain acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen seem to be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, a study found.
The drugs are the three most commonly used in the United States, the study appearing in the Feb. 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Caution
“People should be aware that theses drugs have potential adverse effects,” said the study's senior author Dr. Gary Curhan, researcher at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. “The risk of bleeding is well known for aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). I would recommend that individuals limit their use of these medications unless they are clearly indicated. If they have chronic symptoms requiring the use of these drugs, they should discuss alternative treatments with their health-care providers.”
“The thought was that medications like acetaminophen or NSAIDs, or even aspirin, would be safe. This particular study reveals that even these medications when taken regularly (greater than 15 pills per week) can actually increase blood pressure, which may eventually lead to heart disease. In fact, these classes of medications for pain are not as safe as we originally thought,” said director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum.
The Study
The study examined 16,031 health care professional males with no history of hypertension. The study participants averaged 64.6 years old. They provided information about their painkiller use. Over the course of four years, 1,968 of them developed hypertension.
The study found that of all the participants, those who used acetaminophen six or seven days a week were at a 34 percent higher risk of developing hypertension than men who did not take the drugs at all. Men who took NSAIDs six or seven times a week similarly had a 38 percent higher risk of developing hypertension. Those who took aspirin six or seven times weekly appeared to be at a 26 percent higher risk.
Those who took 15 or more pills a week had a 48 percent higher chance of developing hypertension than those who took no pills.
Have you been harmed by a dangerous drug? Please contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney who can examine your case thoroughly and inform you of your legal rights and possible courses of action. You may be able to recover compensation for your losses.
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