Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 9 months ago

Can ibuprofen cause heart attack?

My mother has some heart issues and takes painkillers sometimes for her arthritis. We're always careful about her medicines. Can ibuprofen potentially lead to a heart attack, especially for older people?

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Don't believe everything you read on forums or random websites. While long-term heavy abuse of NSAIDs carries cardiovascular risks, taking one tablet occasionally won't trigger a heart attack. Get medical facts from a qualified cardiologist.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Bro, don't stress too much about this. If you are taking it occasionally for pain, you are totally fine. Just don't make it a daily habit, and if you have any pre-existing heart conditions, just consult your doctor first.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Actually, taking it once in a while for a headache is fine, yaar. The risk of heart issues is only if someone is popping these daily for months without asking a doctor. So don't stress about taking one pill today.

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dekho, agar roz-roz ibuprofen khoge bina doctor se pooche, toh bilkul nuksaan karega. Normal dhang se kabhi kabaar lene mein koi khatra nahi hai. Agar dil ki koi bimari pehle se hai, toh paracetamol hi lo, isme mat pado.

Rakesh Nair Rakesh Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Occasional use of ibuprofen is safe for most. High doses over several months can increase heart risks, but you shouldn't worry about standard short-term use. Keep a track of what you take and consult a doctor if you have chronic pain.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Listen, there is a small risk associated with long-term, high-dose use of painkillers like ibuprofen, but taking it rarely for acute pain is completely safe. Just make sure you are not self-medicating daily. Keep calm and take care.

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Manju Devi Manju Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I understand your worry, but taking it once or twice won't cause such a big problem. I try to avoid allopathic pills as much as possible and use a ginger paste for headaches. If you have chronic pain, talk to a doctor instead of taking painkillers daily.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

An occasional dose of ibuprofen is safe for most people. There is only a risk of heart issues if it is used in very high doses over a long period. Please speak to your doctor if you have concerns.

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