Do Aspirin Asa Tylenol Acetaminophen Or Ibuprofen Work For Irritable Bowel Syndromes?
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Acetaminophen
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation. NSAIDs are usually among the first drugs recommended for almost any kind of minor pain. The most common ones used for PMS are nonprescription ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol, generic) and naproxen (Aleve, generic) or prescription mefenamic acid (Postel, generic). Studies indicate that NSAIDs are...
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