Experts issue health warning to those who take paracetamol regularly

[Sly Saint]

Many people rely on painkillers for various ailments and injuries. Common problems such as headaches, back aches and temperatures can be eased by taking pills like paracetamol and ibuprofen.

While these are safe to use in accordance with the package instructions, research has shown there are risks to taking them regularly.

It had been previously assumed that paracetamol was a completely safe drug to use in patients with high blood pressure until fairly recently.

However, a 2022 study found that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke among people with hypertension.

The effect on blood pressure is similar to that of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, researchers have said.

As part of the study conducted by a team at the University of Edinburgh, 110 patients with a history of high blood pressure were prescribed either one gram of paracetamol four times a day or a matched placebo for two weeks.

Four grams of paracetamol a day is a routinely prescribed dose in patients with chronic pain.

All patients received both treatments, with the order randomised and blinded.

Those prescribed paracetamol saw a significant increase in their blood pressure, compared with those taking the placebo.

Experts issue health warning to those who take paracetamol regularly (msn.com)

 

[Ash]

Experts issue health warning to those who take paracetamol regularly (msn.com)

Oh…. I quit the Paracetamol that I was prescribed by doctor when they more or less barred me and most of other chronically ill or just normal patients tbh when the healthcare system here started to collapse, from getting appointments and insisted on painkillers as an alternative to the investigations for pain that I was requesting.

But I’ve had to restart a full four dose a day at whatever mg that would usually be for ME fever pains and other uncontrolled pain. I don’t know if I have high blood pressure or not because I keep forgetting to buy a monitor but this does concern me as well as the existing concern about liver damage I already had.

 

[NelliePledge]

I’m on hypertension medication and my bp is managed. I only use paracetamol and very occasionally cocodamol as I didn’t do well on pregabalin amitryptiline both too sedative

I need paracetamol when I wake up to help take body aches down to a level where I can manage ok. I don’t know what else I could take I guess I will have to put it on my list of questions I’d like answers for

 

[Sly Saint]

NHS issues warning for high blood pressure sufferers to avoid common medication

The NHS has issued a warning to people with certain health conditions, including high blood pressure, to avoid taking decongestants if they have a cold or the flu

People suffering from high blood pressure are being advised to steer clear of certain medications if they're battling a common cold or flu. This warning comes as the NHS cautions against the use of decongestants for those with specific health conditions, including diabetes.

NHS issues warning for high blood pressure sufferers to avoid common medication - Daily Record