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    Is Naproxen A Narcotic

    Elderly should not use NSAIDs long-term: experts

    May 06, 2009
    An expert panel of American Geriatrics Society is all but "crossing off" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from its list of recommended drugs for older adults with chronic, persistent pain. The long-term use of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen has been linked to a number of problems in the elderly, including gastrointestinal bleeding, an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, impaired kidney function, and elevated blood pressure. The drugs can also interact badl... Read more »
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