Taking a common kind of painkiller is linked to an increased risk of heart failure in the elderly, a study suggests

Medications
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen and diclofenac, are commonly used to treat pain and inflammation.

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Well that’s awful!

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“UK experts said the findings had little relevance for most under-65s but were a possible concern for elderly patients.” There’s this important part too.

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I thought they were gonna say pecocet and in that case I would be dead already two times over

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