Painkillers may cause high blood pressure

Regular use of common painkillers might lead to high blood pressure and hypertension, according to a new study.

The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, has found that middle-aged men who regularly use painkillers including acetaminophen, ibuprofen or asprin, appear to have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure.

The findings assume significance as some medical practitioners are recommending that their patients take small dozes of aspirin regularly.