3 d. ago Aspirin warning as doctor says certain people at risk of brain and liver swelling

Dr Suraj Kukadia has issued an urgent warning over a popular painkiller as it could be dangerous to under 16s

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1 week ago Doctors have warning for anyone taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for common problem

Patients and doctors have been urged to take a "cautious" approach

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1 week ago Warning to anyone who takes paracetamol or ibuprofen for back pain

Researchers have identified a list of unpleasant side effects

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1 week ago NHS aspirin ‘liver and brain damage’ alert for children with rare condition

NHS guidance has a strict warning considering giving their children aspirin as a painkiller

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2 w. ago This common practice when taking pills could risk a seizure in older adults, study warns

Researchers urge older adults taking antidepressants like fluoxetine or paroxetine to be cautious while taking opioid painkillers

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2 w. ago Doctors warned over pairing antidepressants with a commonly prescribed painkiller due to seizure risk

US scientists, who analysed the health records of more than 70,100 nursing home residents, found a 'modest but measurable increase in the risk of seizures'.

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2 w. ago Widely used painkiller has serious health risks, new research suggests

Tramadol is used for moderate to severe pain, such as after an operation or a serious injury, but some patients are also on the drug for long-term pain if weaker medicines fail to work

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2 w. ago Painkiller prescribed to millions 'not that effective' for chronic pain

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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2 w. ago Popular opioid painkiller prescribed to tens of thousands every year 'not that effective' for easing chronic pain, scientists discover

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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3 w. ago Painkiller warning as paracetamol or ibuprofen should not be mixed with these meds

The NHS has issued a warning for those taking certain medications to be cautious when using painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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3 w. ago NHS warns Brits do not mix paracetamol or ibuprofen with these meds

Combining certain medications with paracetamol or ibuprofen could be risky.

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