The Monitor: Some studies have linked excessive consumption of a common pain reliever to an increased risk of heart attack.
The drug associated with this high risk is known as ibuprofen, which is used to treat various aches and pains, from backache to toothache.
These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to Medline Plus.
A study published in the British Medical Journal found that ibuprofen can increase the risk by up to 97 percent, according to “Express”.
Dr. William Grossman, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at UCSF, said: “Ibuprofen, such as Advil, Motrin or ibuprofen, can cause marked worsening of existing hypertension or development of new high blood pressure and can also cause Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), worsening of heart failure, and even heart attack or stroke.
And Medline Plus indicated that the risk of a heart attack may include, especially for those who take ibuprofen for a long time.