Long-term paracetamol use may be a risk for people with high blood pressure

Use of drug could raise risk of heart disease and stroke over time, study of 110 people suggests

Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study suggests.

Patients who have a long-term prescription for the painkiller, usually used for the treatment of chronic pain, should opt for the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time, researchers say.