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The side effects of taking painkillers as one in 10 Brits rely on them daily

200 million packets of paracetamol are sold every year - but experts are warning that frequent or long-term use can have health consequences.

Research shows that overuse of the common pain medication could raise your risk of serious health conditions like high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. And with over one in 10 Brits saying they rely on painkillers to get them through the day, Dr Nighat is here to warn of the dangers of popping too many painkillers.

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