Julieanne
02-19-13, 06:15 AM
Fiona MacRae
February 12, 2013
*Research shows that taking the painkiller diclofenac increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 63 per cent
*Scientists are calling for the drug to be banned as safer alternatives available
*UK's drugs watchdog said European safety review of diclofenac is underway
*Patients told not to stop taking pill but do seek advice from GP
Doctors are writing millions of prescriptions a year for a painkiller that is known to raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study has warned.
Diclofenac is given by GPs to ease the pain of arthritis, backache, gout and other common conditions.
To read the rest of the article go to:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2277821/Diclofenac-GPs-ignore-heart-risk-drug-used-millions.html#ixzz2LL5MMSlv
February 12, 2013
*Research shows that taking the painkiller diclofenac increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 63 per cent
*Scientists are calling for the drug to be banned as safer alternatives available
*UK's drugs watchdog said European safety review of diclofenac is underway
*Patients told not to stop taking pill but do seek advice from GP
Doctors are writing millions of prescriptions a year for a painkiller that is known to raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study has warned.
Diclofenac is given by GPs to ease the pain of arthritis, backache, gout and other common conditions.
To read the rest of the article go to:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2277821/Diclofenac-GPs-ignore-heart-risk-drug-used-millions.html#ixzz2LL5MMSlv