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Painkiller drug diclofenac overused despite heart risk

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Posted in Medicine on 13th Feb, 2013 06:34 PM by AlexMuller

The team that looked at prescribing practices for 15 countries, including England, found diclofenac was a common choice over other painkillers despite its higher risk of side effects. The work is published in PLoS Medicine. Experts say the absolute risk of complications with diclofenac is small and patients prescribed this drug by their doctors should stay on it.

 

A similar drug called rofecoxib (Vioxx), in the same non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug family (NSAIDs) as diclofenac, was voluntarily taken off the market by its manufacturer in 2004 amid concerns over associated heart risks. There is an ongoing Europe-wide review of diclofenac's safety.

 

While prescribing of diclofenac could be entirely appropriate, there is concern that it might be the wrong choice for some patients. Justin Mason, a professor of vascular rheumatology at Imperial College London, said: "I do think there is over prescription of diclofenac.

 

"There are some particular cases when it is a good option - but there are other painkillers that may be considered safer.

 

"We need to understand these types of drugs on an individual basis rather than tarnish them all with the same brush.

 

"There is an argument that diclofenac should be withdrawn from being available over the counter in shops."

 

Diclofenac is often used to treat painful conditions like arthritis.


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Author: hasam
Posted: 2013-02-13 18:24
+6
Good research by those doctors. I fully agree with them.
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Author: skybeast
Posted: 2013-02-13 19:34
+6
Yes sir, I agree. The research is good and I also agree that (a lot) of different pain killers are proscribed too easily. Seems to me it is way too easy to get painkiller drugs and too many are becoming prescription drug addicts.
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Author: hasam
Posted: 2013-02-13 20:49
+5
Yes sky you are right there. These days so many people are taking painkillers without the consultation of doctors.
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Author: whistler
Posted: 2013-02-14 07:54
+3
I reckon when a body is really a huting, then they are okay, used as directed by a physician, but shoot, I know guys (and Gals) that go to the doctor (usually the ER) and howl with non-existent pain to get drugs to sell on the street for some extra cash.
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Author: Bennie
Posted: 2013-02-14 16:21
+1
Not a good thing and I believe just a little bit illegal. Reply
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Author: cupiedoll
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:16
+1
That is a sad thing and the harm that it can do is so bad. Reply
Author: Rosebud
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:22
+1
And also you can win a free trip to jail along with the money. Wow they should be so lucky. LOL
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Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:47
+1
Funny but true and would not so funny if you were the one going to jail. Think before you do it, is the money worth the chance? Reply
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Author: sam
Posted: 2013-02-14 12:56
+2
Agree with all of you. Reply
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Author: skybeast
Posted: 2013-02-13 19:39
+6
Now, as the prince of side effects. LOL, I think they should make a beeline back to see their Doctor post haste. It is side effcts that can kill you or cause very bad problems. I don't have to look to see what side effects a mediciene has. I just take it then exhibit the side effects. Then my wife looks what I am doing up on the internet and voilla! There they are listed practically in order. LOL
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Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:48
+1
Somehow this does not surprise me a whole lot there skybeast, you are not normal anyway are you? LOL Reply
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Author: skybeast
Posted: 2013-02-13 19:41
+6
Just a note: Before taking a certain medication, which shall remain unnamed, I did not have diabetes or renal failure. After taking the meds, I do! You tell me it wasn't their fault.
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Author: bonsaiboy
Posted: 2013-02-14 13:41
+2
Ah yes deshoka, they cover their tracks with all those televised and label warnings so they can say we warned you this was a possibility but you took it anyway, not our fault Reply
Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:50
+1
Why would they let some company even put out a drug that had this many side effects? Reply
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Author: cupiedoll
Posted: 2013-02-13 20:31
+5
As much research as they do prior to putting a drug on the market, harmful side effects still come up. Look at how long Darvocet N-100 were on the market prior to them taking that drug off the market. So this is not real surprising. If you are taking this drug than beware of your risk.
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Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-13 22:07
+5
Have to agree with you cupiedoll, I always look at the side effects before taking a medicine especially if it is a new one. Reply
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Author: Rosebud
Posted: 2013-02-13 21:18
+6
Diclofenac has been around for a bit, but I did not realize that it could cause heart problems. I guess it would be up to the person if they want to take that chance or not. They for certain should be let know that the cardiac problems are a rish prior to starting this I know tha arthritic pain can be bad, but cardiac pain can be worse.
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Author: bonsaiboy
Posted: 2013-02-14 13:38
+1
Just so nay! And the withdrawl from an addiction can be horrible, I think so, Yes?
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Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:51
+1
I think so yes> Reply
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Author: cupiedoll
Posted: 2013-02-14 14:15
+1
Yes, and a person can become addicted to any drug, not just narcotics. Reply
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Author: Rosebud
Posted: 2013-02-13 21:26
+6
Thanks to Plos Medicine for this interesting article, side effects of medicine can be a very hard thing for physicians and for patients. Reply
Author: Jeremiah
Posted: 2013-02-13 22:09
+5
Cardiac problems can be serious and if a med can cause that, these problems are usually not reversable, so be careful, especially if you already have problems before hand. Are these arthritis problems worth the risk, even it is a small one?
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Author: whistler
Posted: 2013-02-14 08:00
+3
I once had an aunt that was so crippled with Rumatoid Arthritus that she was in a wheel chair, her hands, feet, arms and legs were almost totally unuseable. Now tell me how painful do you think that was for her? Worth the risk of cardiac trouble? I think I might have called the pain release a blessing! Reply
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Author: Bennie
Posted: 2013-02-13 22:38
+4
I have to agree that pain killer drugs are being used way too much these days and people think they just can's do with out them.. They use so many that they really don't even care what the side effects are even if it means permanent damage to their bodies. I don't take any meds regularly and don't plan on starting up.
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Author: cupiedoll
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:14
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Good for you, they are a necessary evil at times, but try to stay the way you are as long as you can. Reply
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Author: whistler
Posted: 2013-02-14 08:03
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When I have real pain and go to the doctor and she prescribes pain relief medication, I take it. I try to use as little of them as possible and stop taking them as soon as I can stand the pain and I reckon I have a pretty high pain threshold.
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Author: Bennie
Posted: 2013-02-14 16:20
+1
That also sounds like a good way to handle things. Reply
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Author: sam
Posted: 2013-02-14 12:51
+2
This is a a good research. A lot of the problems these days are occurred from painkillers. This needs to be stopped.
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Author: bonsaiboy
Posted: 2013-02-14 13:34
+2
Ah yes, just so. Too many doctors are giving them out like candy and people like candy, especially "Feel Good" candy. Reply
Author: cupiedoll
Posted: 2013-02-14 14:17
+1
I will have to admit that with degenerative disc disease, I usually walk around with a lot of pain. Sometimes what you have to do is just "suck it up" and tolerate it. It is surprising what you can get used to. I would rather have a pain, than cardiac issues or addiction.
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Author: Rosebud
Posted: 2013-02-14 15:20
+1
You are doing it right cupiedoll, try the pool, it is real helpful with that type of problem, if nothing else just walk from one end to the other, it helps me a lot. A PT suggested it to me.
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Author: Bennie
Posted: 2013-02-14 16:18
+1
Sounds like this would be good for arthritic type pain and muscles. Reply
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Author: Bennie
Posted: 2013-02-14 16:17
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It appears that they do not think that this drug is over prescribed but that it is just used for the wrong patient some time. But how does the doctor know that it would not be good for a certain patient. I guess if this patient already had heart issues then it might not be good for them but what about patients that are not diagnosed with heart problems but develop them after taking this drug? Reply


 

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