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6 Common Medications to Avoid if You Suffer From Heart Failure

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Short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) is associated with a first-time heart failure hospitalization in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

The most popular type of anti-inflammatory drug is NSAIDs. The most widely used NSAIDs are:

  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen (often referred to as Advil).
  • Naproxen (known by the brand name Aleve and Naprosyn)
  • Aspirin 
  • Celebrex
  • Meloxicam

Nevertheless, some medications can have negative effects while being widely used.

According to the study, one in six hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes used at least one NSAID prescription within a year. 

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Doctors generally advise patients to speak with their physician before beginning a new medicine. 

Given the findings from this study, physicians will hopefully consider the risks when prescribing NSAIDs.

There isn’t enough data on people with type 2 diabetes; however, NSAID use has been associated with an increased risk of heart failure in the general population. Since type 2 diabetics are more likely to have heart failure than people without the condition, NSAIDs may be much more dangerous in these individuals.

331,189 participants with type 2 diabetes were included in the study. There were 44% women and a 62-year-old median age. 16% of patients reported at least one NSAID prescription during the first year following study enrollment, and 3% reported at least three prescriptions. 12.2% of patients utilized ibuprofen, 3.3% used diclofenac, 0.9% used naproxen, and 0.4% used celecoxib. 

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