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| December 21, 2004 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Dec. 21--Naproxen, a common painkiller sold under the brand name Aleve, appears to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the government said yesterday, making it the third major painkilling drug linked to heart problems in recent months.

Officials suspended naproxen's use in a national study to prevent Alzheimer's disease, after finding that those taking the drug had a 50 percent higher risk of heart problems than those taking a placebo, or dummy pill, according to a preliminary analysis.

Doctors at the US Food and Drug Administration last night recommended that all patients taking naproxen without a prescription limit usage to no more than 10 days and 440 milligrams a day unless they consult their doctor.

They said the potential problems with naproxen raise questions about ibuprofen and other common over-the-counter painkillers in the same class, known as non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. Previously, the heart…

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