A new study has been released that backs up previous findings that NSAIDS commonly used for pain can cause risks to your cardiovascular health. Risk of heart attack can increase within one week of NSAID use and those using NSAIDS can have up to a 50 percent higher chance of having a heart attack. Painkillers can raise blood pressure and damage the kidneys. Experts caution that if you need to take them, take the lowest dose possible.
Key Takeaways:
- Painkillers can have many negative side effects that can be dangerous.
- If possible try to avoid taking painkillers all together. If needed though, start at the lowest dosage first.
- Try not to make taking painkillers a habit. Use them only when needed and for short periods of time.
“In particular, it was found that the heightened risk of a heart attack begins as early as the first week of taking NSAIDs.”
Read more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-pain-killers-could-be-hurting-your-heart