Pain relief that's safe for your heart - Harvard Health
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Some common painkillers may boost the odds of a heart problem. Use them wisely to lessen your risk.In 2004, the drug maker Merck pulled rofecoxib (Vioxx) off the market, following revelations that the popular prescription painkiller increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. That action triggered a closer look
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Pain relief that's safe for your heart - Harvard Health
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