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4 Myths About Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs) Busted!

By Christina Lasich, MD Health Expert

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) are the most prescribed medications in the world, but are also the most misunderstood medications. Here are some of the myths about NSAID's busted.

 

1. Some Work Better than Others: All anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen/Advil, naproxen sodium/Aleve, Celebrex, etc.) can be equally effective for treating pain. One does not work better than the other.

 

2. NSAID's Work Better Than Tylenol: Both types of pain medications seem to work equally we...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Celebrex Ads Back with a New Spin
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...can lead to death.”  It also noted that all such drugs increase the change of bleeding and... Read more »

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Celebrex and COX-2 Inhibitors vs. Anti-Inflammatories
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...inhibitor remaining on the market in the United States-- Celebrex .   Many of my patients... Read more »

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New Research on Osteoarthritis: A Report from the American College of Rheumatology Meeting
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...as the media so liked to call Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex . Alas, their hopes were dashed with... Read more »

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Cox-2 Inhibitors Revisited, Again
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...inhibitor remaining on the market in the United States: Celebrex .   Many of my patients... Read more »

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FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Celebrex
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...is the only member of the cox-2 inhibitor class of drugs (which also includes drugs such as ... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications, Information
... It is difficult for patients to really know all of the potential risks and side effects of these drugs. Studies often contradict each other, and it is often difficult to know what the potential... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications
... Medications Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) Two-thirds of people with RA rank pain as their primary reason for seeking professional help. Read more »
Migraine Medication, Medicine
...migraines while taking ginger, and children can take it without danger. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs are among the first types of drugs tried to treat mild-to-moderate... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Medications
...some of the medications used in mild to severe cases: Acetaminophen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitors Capsaicin Tramadol Narcotic pain relievers (oxycodone,... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific cause. Doctors generally use combinations of drugs to accomplish specific goals, such as medication at night to improve sleep and... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2... Read more »

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...products you may use, especially of: anti-platelet drugs (e.g., cilostazol, clopidogrel) ... Read more »

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...products you may use, especially of: anti-platelet drugs (e.g., cilostazol, clopidogrel) ... Read more »

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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor,... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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Consumer Reports identifies dangerous drugs
October 02, 2008

Consumer Reports included Crestor, along with asthma drug Serevent and arthritis medication Celebrex, in an article warning against drugs with... Read summary »

Which painkillers have the least risk?
October 02, 2008

Writers at Sci-Tech Today review recent studies and talk to doctors about which pain-relieving drugs carry the least risk of adverse side effects.... Read summary »

NSAIDs and COX-2s similar for heart-attack risk, different for other risks
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Recent studies have shown that both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and COX-2 inhibitors like Celebrex have similar... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Effects of Celebrex on Ewing's sarcoma
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This is a study to determine the effects of a combined therapy of Celebrex and low-dose vinblastine (a chemotherapy drug) in patients with newly... Read summary »

Sodium hyaluronate may be effective substitute for Celebrex
October 02, 2008

Patients experiencing shoulder pain who no longer wish to take a COX-2 inhibitor, such as Celebrex, may find relief with sodium hyaluronate. The... Read summary »