blood-pressure increases
Worsening chest pain
Abnormal heart rhythms
Blood clots
Withdrawal symptoms
Recurrence of the underlying disease
If you suspect a medication is causing problems, contact the prescribing clinician or pharmacist.
The Bottom Line
Certain medications can increase cardiovascular risk in some people, particularly NSAIDs, some decongestants, certain hormone treatments, stimulants, and selected cancer or immune-system therapies.
But the headline should not be interpreted as “these drugs cause heart attacks and strokes in everyone.”
The safest approach for older adults is to have medications reviewed regularly, avoid unnecessary over-the-counter drugs,
