COPENHAGEN – New research study has revealed that the commonly usedpainkiller is linked with the increased heart attack risks.
The painkiller diclofenac may be linked with an increased risk of heartproblems, a large Danish study suggests.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s oftenused to treat arthritis and other painful joint conditions. In manycountries, it’s available without a prescription.
Researchers found that the rate of first-time cardiovascular events was 20to 30 percent higher among people who started taking diclofenac than amongpeople who started taking ibuprofen or naproxen, which are also NSAIDs, orparacetamol (acetaminophen). These events included heart attacks,development of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, ordeath from heart problems.
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The rate of new heart problems was 50 percent higher for diclofenac usersthan for people who weren’t taking any painkillers.
