Common Painkillers Tied to Heart Attack Risk. Over-the-counter drugs like Aleve and Advil linked to higher odds, researchers say

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Common Painkillers Tied to Heart Attack Risk

Over-the-counter drugs like Aleve and Advil linked to higher odds, researchers say

By Steven Reinberg



TUESDAY, May 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Commonly used painkillers such as Motrin, Advil and Aleve might increase your risk for heart attack, even in the first week of use, a new study suggests.

Overall, these drugs and others known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of a heart attack by 20 to 50 percent, compared with not using them, researchers found.

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20170509/common-painkillers-tied-to-slight-rise-in-heart-attack-risk#1

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Most people only use them when they have headaches, they know better than constantly use something