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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Side Effects Heart Bypass Surgery

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The Topic is Topicals: Voltaren Gel

By Dr. Mark Borigini Health Expert

 

For patients with chronic pain involving limited areas of the body, they might not have to expose themselves to the toxicities of oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Motrin and Naproxen.  These toxicities can lead to stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, kidney problems and liver problems, to name a few.

 

But now it is possible to rub an NSAID on the skin.

 

The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved Voltaren Gel as the first prescription skin ...

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