ANALGESIC DRUGS are the most frequently used medication, yet women who habitually pop a few every day may be raising their chances of getting high blood pressure.American scientists studies over 5000 women, monitoring their intake of aspirin, paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
They found that women who took 500mg or more of paracetamol a day were twice as likely to develop high blood pressure. those taking 400mg plus of ibuprofen a day were 60% more likely to develop the condition, rising to 80% for older women (aged 51-77). Aspirin, on the other hand, didn't seem to affect blood pressure.
If you are taking daily OTC painkillers, it's bets to see your GP about the underlying cause.
They found that women who took 500mg or more of paracetamol a day were twice as likely to develop high blood pressure. those taking 400mg plus of ibuprofen a day were 60% more likely to develop the condition, rising to 80% for older women (aged 51-77). Aspirin, on the other hand, didn't seem to affect blood pressure.
If you are taking daily OTC painkillers, it's bets to see your GP about the underlying cause.
