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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Celebrex, naproxen won't prevent dementia

October 03, 2008
A new study suggests that the painkillers Celebrex and naproxen may not prevent dementia in patients who are prone to the disease. In fact, researchers say naproxen, sold under the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn, may even harm brain function. In a study of 2,117 men and women, investigators found no evidence to suggest the drugs protected against dementia. Patients on Celebrex were pulled from the study due to the negative heart effects seen in some users of the pain med, while those who took na... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Approval of Migraine abortive Trexima delayed
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...address the Agency's concerns.Trexima was the proposed brand name for the product candidate... Read more »

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Migraine abortive medications - triptan prices and patent expirations
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...receive tentative FDA approval a few years before the brand name patents expire so that the... Read more »

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Treximet for Migraine - Free Offer Extended
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...way, it's not new because it contains sumatriptan, brand name Imitrex. But it IS new in that... Read more »

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Drug News
By Rob Streno , Health Expert

...Topamax. I almost always refer to Topamax by its brand name instead of its generic name... Read more »

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Ads for Prescriptions
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...realize that, theoretically, the generic and the brand name drugs are supposed to be the same,... Read more »

Health Guide

Sumatriptan Naproxen Combination More Effective than Imitrex
...superior efficacy compared to placebo and its individual components.” -Lead author Jan Lewis Brandes, MDAssistant clinical professor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Director,... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Causes
...million people take prescription NSAIDs regularly, and over 25 billion tablets of over-the-counter brands are sold each year in America. The most common NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), and... Read more »
Alzheimer
...indicates that high levels may increasecancer risk. In any case, DHEA is not regulated and brands vary widely in their content. Dietary Factors Because of... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Medications
...strength tablet is taken for 5 to 10 days. The difference in duration of each phase depends on the brand. (A 28-day pack includes a fourth color inactive tablet for the last 7 days.)In all cases,... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...can reduce the frequency of attacks in over half of migraine sufferers. There are many prescription brands available. Mefenamic acid (Ponstel) and naproxen (Anaprox) are particularly useful for... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, but they may delay its onset, according to a new... Read summary »

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