Ibuprofen 'trebles the risk of a stroke' as doctors warn over dangers of long-term use
By Sophie Borland
Last updated at 11:14 AM on 12th January 2011
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Large regular doses of ibuprofen and similar painkillers could treble the risk of strokes and increase the likelihood of heart attacks, researchers are warning.
Scientists have found high doses of ibuprofen may carry a similar health risk to painkillers that were withdrawn from the market several years ago on safety grounds.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1346254/Ibuprofen-trebles-risk-stroke-doctors-warn.html#ixzz1AqWFS22h
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