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...
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A review of nearly 10 years of medical literature has found that when it comes to gastrointestinal side effects--especially bleeding in the... Read more »
Scientists have found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin may increase users' risk of atrial fibrillation... Read more »
Researchers set out to see whether acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory drugs provide greater pain relief for osteoarthritis pain. Their review of 15... Read more »
Recent studies have shown that both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and COX-2 inhibitors like Celebrex have similar... Read more »