The Science of Pain-Killers A user’s guide to over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and more Paul Ingraham • Jun 30, 2021 • 15m read Ordinary pain-killers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are fairly safe and somewhat effective in moderation and work in different ways, so cautious experimentation is justified for many people. They are all roughly […]
Don’t expect relief to last beyond a few months by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 29, 2019 Pain relief from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) was rapid but declined over time, a large meta-analysis demonstrated. Data from 72 randomized controlled trials found that statistically significant reductions in pain peaked […]
More evidence of NSAID risk in early pregnancy Reuters Health News | June 21, 2018 Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) around the time of conception significantly increases the risk of miscarriage in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, a study suggests. Researchers compared newly pregnant women who used NSAIDs around the time of conception or […]
February 21, 2018 The Journal of Family Practice TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors evaluated the published evidence to compare the effectiveness of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with that of other oral analgesics such as opioids and acetaminophen for pain in acute musculoskeletal injury. The authors observe that NSAIDs are at least as effective as other […]
January 26, 2014 at 7:29 am ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS Atlanta) – A new study has found that fever treatments may cause thousands of more flu deaths each season. To find the effects of widespread use of medications that suppress fever, researchers created mathematical models. Researchers found that fever-reducing drugs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen may lead […]
Date: January 26, 2018 Source: Boston University School of Medicine Summary: Chances are you or someone you know has used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within the last month. NSAIDs, such as Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) and Celebrex, are among the most commonly used medicines in the US. Now, for the first time, researchers have found […]
From: WebMd By Tim Locke TUESDAY Jan. 9, 2018 — Taking the common painkiller ibuprofen has been linked in a small study with a condition affecting male fertility problems. Male fertility is dropping around the world and the researchers wanted to see if ibuprofen might be contributing to this. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sold without a […]
Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother. 2017 Apr 1;3(2):100-107. doi: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvw041. Sondergaard KB Abstract AIMS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used and have been associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Nonetheless, it remains unknown whether use of NSAIDs is associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). METHODS AND RESULTS: From the nationwide Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry, all […]
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR DECEMBER 14, 2016 Long-term use of pain relievers may increase the risk for hearing loss, according to new findings. Researchers prospectively tracked the use of pain relievers and self-reported hearing loss in 55,850 women over six years. They found that compared with women who used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) two […]
The Family Health Guide Understanding the differences between acetaminophen and NSAIDs Once upon a time, easing pain was relatively simple: take two aspirin and call the doctor in the morning. Now there are many pain relievers to choose from (see “Pain relievers at a glance”). Willow bark was one of the earliest painkillers. Extracts or […]
Use of often prescribed drugs against arthritis and pain increases the risk of dying from a stroke. This is the conclusion of a major new registry study involving more than 100,000 patients. 2014.11.13 | LOTTE FISKER JØRGENSEN It is older versions of COX-2 inhibitors, which are now linked to increased risk of dying from a […]
Jenni Laidman October 27, 2014 Ibuprofen proved just as effective as morphine for pain control in children with uncomplicated fractures, and it brought on significantly fewer adverse effects, according to a study published online October 27 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. In a parallel-group, randomized, blinded superiority trial, Naveen Poonai, MD, from the Division of […]
Marlene Busko April 15, 2014 SEATTLE, WA — Patients receiving an anticoagulant for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) who take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or aspirin for pain or headache, even for a few days, are at heightened risk for a major bleed, according to a new study published online April […]
Published: May 30, 2013 | Updated: May 30, 2013 By Michael Smith , North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Action Points In this large meta-analysis diclofenac, ibuprofen, and coxibs all significantly increased major coronary events. Naproxen did not significantly increase major vascular events, but heart failure risk was roughly doubled by all NSAIDs. High doses of […]
Monday, June 4th 2012 A recent Reuters’ article opened with the following stunning sentence: “Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is ‘equally hazardous’ in terms of heart attack risk as use of the drug Vioxx, which was withdrawn due to its potential dangers, researchers said.” The 2004 Vioxx recall, as […]