Paracetamol: The foods and drinks to avoid combining with the painkiller or risk fatality
PARACETAMOL is widely considered the cure-all of medications, helping treat both minor niggles and chronic conditions. Its popularity is owed mainly to the fact that it is a cheap, safe and effective pill. Careless intake of certain beverages, however, could trigger potentially lethal side effects. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Popular UK painkiller can cause liver and kidney damage – ‘be careful’ warns pharmacist
THERE are a plethora of painkillers available over the counter and via prescription in the UK. If you’re not careful, one of the most commonly prescribed painkillers can inflict liver and kidney damage, warns Giulia Guerrini, lead pharmacist at digital pharmacy www.medino.com. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Alzheimer’s: This over-the-counter painkiller could prevent onset of disease
IBUPROFEN has the power to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists claim. They say the cheap over-the-counter tablets dampen inflammation in the brain caused by a build up of rogue proteins that trigger memory loss and confusion. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Black market painkiller fentanyl claims almost TEN lives every month
DEATHS linked to super-strength opioid painkiller fentanyl have trebled in the last three years to almost 10 a month, figures show. National Crime Agency data illustrates how the potentially deadly prescription medicine, up to 100 times more potent than morphine, is leaking on to the black market where it is mixed with heroin and other […]
Arthritis warning: Half of sufferers still risking health with THIS popular painkiller
ARTHRITIS sufferers are continuing to use paracetamol for pain relief despite health warnings about its long-term use. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Should YOU be taking paracetamol? Painkiller can interact with THESE common medications
PARACETAMOL is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature. However, the common over-the-counter painkiller can interact with some other medications – including drugs to prevent stroke and even type 2 diabetes medication. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Painkiller breakthrough: Drug as strong as MORPHINE but without side-effects discovered
A PAINKILLER opiorphin, that treats pain as effectively as morphine without the serious side-effects, has been discovered by experts and is set to be tested on humans. Daily Express :: Health Feed