Painkillers may cause hypertension: study

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Painkillers may cause hypertension: study

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Study has revealed that use of common painkillers may cause hypertension.

23 March,2012 01:47 am

According to a recent study, middle-aged patients who use common painkillers such as aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are at risk for developing elevated blood pressure. Because common painkillers are used for a variety of ailments, it is not uncommon for patients to ingest aspirin several times a month or week. When this usage becomes chronic, however, blood pressure can arise.Therefore, it is recommended that patients limit their use of such medications unless absolutely necessary, and then only under a physicians care.