Everyone Takes Ibuprofen, but Hardly Anyone Knows This About the Popular Painkiller
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Do you have a sore throat, stomach ache or just general malaise? Then an ibu is easy to grab. Almost everyone has ibuprofen or similar in their medicine cabinet. However, the drug carries all kinds of risks. A new book lists the pros and cons. “Ibuprofen has changed pain management for millions of people”, […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
A well-known anti-inflammatory drug, also used in Finland, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a study. Clinical studies and epidemiological data consistently point to an increased risk of arterial blockages, such as myocardial infarction or stroke, when used, especially in high doses (150 mg per day) and with long-term treatment. The drug in question is diclofenac. It is sold in Finland under the trade names Voltaren and…
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