Drug Can Reduce Leg Pain Caused By Narrowed Arteries

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 04/18/2008 - 15:00

Patients with pain caused by narrowed arteries in their legs have 37 percent more pain-free walking if they take naftidrofuryl (200 mg three times a day) than those taking placebos, a Cochrane Review has found.

In addition, 55 percent of patients taking naftidrofuryl improved, while only 30 percent of people on placebo treatments improved.

Naftidrofuryl is used to treat circulatory problems.

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