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Experts Warning People About the Risks of Taking Paracetamol Too Often
Researchers said two weeks of treatment raised blood pressure in patients with hypertension, adding a new warning for people who use the painkiller regularly.
- The NHS warns that regular paracetamol use may increase blood pressure, potentially raising the risk of life-threatening cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks and strokes.
- Professor James Dear of the University of Edinburgh stated, "This study clearly shows that paracetamol, the world's most used drug, increases blood pressure, one of the most important risk factors for heart attacks and strokes."
- Lead investigator Iain MacIntyre of NHS Lothian clarified that occasional use for headaches or fever remains safe, but regular long-term use for chronic pain poses newly discovered risks.
- Experts warn that NSAIDs also raise blood pressure and heart disease risks; people with cardiovascular concerns should consult their doctor about paracetamol and other NSAIDs' benefits versus risks.
- Approximately one in three adults with high blood pressure regularly take paracetamol; anyone with liver or kidney conditions, alcohol dependency, or prior allergic reactions should avoid it entirely per NHS advice.
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