Painkillers Kill Heart Attack Survivors
Bryan Nash | Sep 12, 2012 | Comments 2 |
If your heart is set on taking painkillers, you might need to reconsider. Researchers have found that people who take painkillers after experiencing a heart attack are more likely to die or experience a second heart attack.
The study found that heart attack survivors who took non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were more likely to die one year after their heart attack. The culprits include over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen, as well as the prescription drug Celebrex.
“It is important to get the message out to clinicians taking care of patients with cardiovascular disease that NSAIDs are harmful, even several years after a heart attack,” said lead author Anne-Marie Schjerning Olsen, M.D. “Allowing a drug to be sold without prescription must be perceived by the general public as a strong signal of safety, and may be contrary in this case.”
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Dear Bryan, I enjoyed your article. I have A-Fib & Stage 3 Kidney failure, I’m taking Percoset 10-325 pain pills daily for pain due to extreme neuropathy & a pinched nerve in my neck. I was taking Neurontin, but noticed a significant reduction in my cognitive abilities. I later found that it reduces your I.Q. by 30%. Am also taking Warfarin & Furosemide, & Lysinopril for H.B. My Cardiologist told me that I suffered a heart attack, probably this past Feb. Although I’ve been on these pain pills since May & my heart seems to be stronger, I’m still suffering from a distinct reduction of my mental & especially intelectual capabilities in the area of speed of thought & recall. Is there a natural substitute for percocet & warfarin, which is rat poison?We have entered into a state of darkness & a witch doctor seems to be at the helm….Please Advise…
George, I also have kidney disease and take Percodan which contains aspirin instead of Tylenol. The later is bad for your kidneys. My doctor makes sure I stay clear of Ibepropen, naproxie sodium as they are bad for kidney health. The natural substitute for warfarin, is an enzyme called Nattokinase just make sure its the NSK-SD good stuff. It is excellent and much healthier than the rat poison. Another one is called Serrapeptase, check them out and get a good quality brand such as Source Naturals. That is what i take daily. I have had great results with 3 grams of high quality Fish oil Concentrate such as Carlson. Also recommended for kidney disease patients. NSI makes Hyaluronic Acid which contains Bio-Collagen ll, Hydrolyzed Collagen Type ll, Chrondrotin Sulfate, and Hyaluronic Acid. With that is added the supplement Celadrin, and the supplement 5-Loxin. NSI products are very resonable at Vitacost. You should be able to cut back, way back on the Percoset.