Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest ...
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Study: NSAIDs for Pain Bring Risks to Heart Patients

Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, typically used to treat chronic pain, was associated with increased risk for heart patients, according to a report by the American Journal of ...
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How long does ibuprofen last? Here’s how to know when it’s time for another dose

Nicole Henry, PharmD, District Leader at CVS Pharmacy, says that over-the-counter doses of ibuprofen are typically given ...

This Popular Painkiller in Your Cabinet May Be Doing More Than You Think

Ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory action may influence cancer risk, but evidence remains complex and routine use for prevention is not advised. Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers, ...
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Use caution with pain relievers, even when they come over-the-counter

When people think of harmful pain medications, opioids are often the first drugs that come to mind. The damage these medications can cause has been the topic of news segments, magazine articles, and ...
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Opioids no more effective than NSAIDs for chronic pain: 4 study findings

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, proved better at easing the intensity of chronic back, knee or hip pain than opioids, according to a study published in JAMA.

People who take NSAIDs for pain issued warning - what you need to know

More than 10 million people in the UK live with arthritis, with osteoarthritis being identified as the most common form of ...
Medscape

NSAIDs Offer No Relief for Pain From IUD Placement

Research on pain management during placement of intrauterine devices (IUD) is lacking, but most studies so far indicate that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not effective, according ...
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Taking NSAIDs for osteoarthritis? NHS shares an important warning

NHS warns about potential side effects of NSAIDs for osteoarthritis. Learn who should take caution, common risks, and safer ...
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Findings support NSAIDs as first-line therapy for reducing nonsurgical pain in children

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NSAIDs should be the top choice for treating nonsurgical pain in children. Combinations like acetaminophen and ...
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Can an intranasal NSAID offer relief for endodontic pain?

Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form of the nonsteroidal ...
Medscape

NSAIDs for Knee Osteoarthritis May Worsen Pain Over Time

CHICAGO — Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may worsen inflammation and pain over time, suggest new data revealed at the Radiological Society of North ...