Thursday, October 14, 2004

Do You Use Aspirin or Tylenol Regularly? Beware as They Are Linked to Kidney Failure

Individuals who have kidney disease or other ailments who regularly take aspirin or acetaminophen may be boosting their risk of developing kidney failure.

Researchers report that such patients who were regular users -- those who took these painkillers at least twice a week for 2 months -- were two to three times more likely to have the beginning stages of chronic kidney failure, compared with individuals who did not use these painkillers on a regular basis.

The New England Journal of Medicine
Mercola.com