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Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted

  • Written by Michael Stokes, Cardiologist and PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
imageOver-the-counter medicines such as Ibuprofen and Voltaren are not without some risk.from shutterstock.com

Medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, are widely available over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets. But health providers have known for some time they can be unsafe for...

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