Pain Pill Warning: Millions at Risk of Heart Failure

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A new study has revealed a shocking link between the popular painkiller pregabalin and a significantly increased risk of heart failure. Millions take this drug for nerve pain, anxiety, and epilepsy—but researchers say it may be putting lives in danger, especially among older adults and those with heart disease. Doctors are being urged to reassess prescriptions and weigh the benefits against serious cardiovascular risks. This could change the way chronic pain is treated forever. WooGlobe Ref : WGA304200 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Millions rely on it for pain relief.

00:02But new research says this common drug could be putting hearts at risk.

00:06Pregabalin, often given for nerve pain, anxiety, and epilepsy,

00:10has now been linked to a shocking 48% higher chance of heart failure.

00:14And for those with heart disease, that risk jumps to an alarming 85%.

00:19Scientists tracked over 246,000 older patients for four years.

00:24They found that for every thousand taking pregabalin,

00:27six extra cases of heart failure appeared each year.

00:30Experts warn the drug may unmask hidden heart problems, especially in older adults.

00:35The NHS already lists side effects like hallucinations, weight gain,

00:39and even severe allergic reactions.

00:42Now, heart health is in the spotlight.

00:44Doctors are being urged to weigh the benefits against these new dangers.

00:48Because once heart failure starts, there's no cure.

00:51This could mean big changes in how millions are treated for chronic pain.

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