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Whick tablet was withdrawn recently due to heart scare?

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mummatotwo · 01/07/2013 08:47

any ideas

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mummatotwo · 01/07/2013 08:49

Just found out its diclafenac which I take monthly for endometriosis pain.

Im not high risk ie no heart probelms, dont smoke or have diaebetis do you think its ok to keep taking?

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ZipItShrimpy · 01/07/2013 08:52

It was diclofenac. Maybe best to speak to your GP or pharmacist about it.

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 01/07/2013 08:53

It is only now not recommended for high heart risk patients AFAIK

OhYouBadBadKitten · 01/07/2013 18:58

you can visit your gp and ask for a different anti-inflammatory if you want, theres loads in the category.

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