This article says that women taking some kinds of over-the-counter painkillers are more likely than others to have high blood pressure. The conclusion that the painkiller “boosts their chance of developing high blood pressure,” however, is unfounded. It’s also plausible that whatever causes the women to take the pain medication raises blood pressure.
Geoffrey A. Landis Berea, Ohio
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