Cheap pill almost everyone takes could cause heart attack and stroke

Cheap pill almost everyone takes could cause heart attack and stroke

People suffering from conditions such as heart failure and peptic ulcers are at risk of “avoidable harm” due to being prescribed common medications like naproxen, according to a recent study. The research suggests that the cost to the NHS of prescribing these non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to those at risk of complications could be £31 … Read more

Doctor says patients risking serious harm with common pill which milli

Doctor says patients risking serious harm with common pill which milli

An NHS doctor has issued an alert over common pills which millions of people take every day – but which could lead to a life-threating stomach ulcer. Dr Mark Porter spoke about anti-inflammatories – and explained that very well used pills like ibuprofen can lead to ‘life threatening’ stomach ulcers – and explained the early … Read more