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DRUGS given to thousands of Brits every year to treat anxiety and heart issues may actually increase the risk of dying, scientists warn.
Each year, there are more than 50 million prescriptions for beta blockersin the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation, mostly for heart and circulatory conditions.
They are routinely handed to heart attack survivors to ease strain on the heart and cut the risk of deadly rhythm problems.
But the results from a Spanish trial suggest the medication is ineffective and does not help reduce the risk of death or further heart attacks in women.
Women treated with the drug were nearly three times more likely to die compared to those who did not take it, researchers found.
They were also more likely to suffer another heart attack or end up back in hospital with heart failure.
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Each year, there are more than 50 million prescriptions for beta blockersin the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation, mostly for heart and circulatory conditions.
They are routinely handed to heart attack survivors to ease strain on the heart and cut the risk of deadly rhythm problems.
But the results from a Spanish trial suggest the medication is ineffective and does not help reduce the risk of death or further heart attacks in women.
Women treated with the drug were nearly three times more likely to die compared to those who did not take it, researchers found.
They were also more likely to suffer another heart attack or end up back in hospital with heart failure.
Heart meds prescribed to 50 million 'increases risk of death' - are you at risk?
DRUGS given to thousands of Brits every year to treat anxiety and heart issues may actually increase the risk of dying, scientists warn. Each year, there are more than 50 million prescriptions for …
www.thesun.co.uk
