Painkillers could cause 100% increase in heart attack risk
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including common painkillers such as ibuprofen, could increase the risk of heart attack when taken in high doses, according to a study published in the journal BMJ. Scientists concluded that the probability of all five NSAIDs carrying an increased risk was greater than 90%. The general odds of experiencing a heart attack were 20% to 50% higher for those using the drugs, which also include celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen and rofecoxib. The increased risk appeared in the first week of use and was greatest in the first month of treatment.

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