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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Side Effects Ibuprofen

FDA cracks down on ibuprofen gels

August 24, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued warnings to eight companies for illegally selling pain-relief gels that contain ibuprofen. Ibuprofen gels are often touted as a safer alternative to oral ibuprofen, saying they do not carry side effects like stomach ulcers. But in a statement released last week, the FDA said these companies do not have the agency's permission to sell their products, which mix ibuprofen with other ingredients. The FDA has, in fact, not approve... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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

...them?  Have you taken Celebrex and had any side-effects like those reported in the studies? ... Read more »

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Long-term Use of Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...Ibuprofen and many other NSAIDs medications have side effects, some of them life threatening.... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Celexa
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...including aspirin and ibuprofen, and naxopren Side Effects of Celexa   Although rare, some... Read more »

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World Osteoporosis Day: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Diemer on Biannual Reclast
By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...expect to see differing types or lengths of side effects?   The milligram dosing is the same,... Read more »

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

...regarding the return of severe gastrointestinal side effects as a result of the increasing use... Read more »

Health Guide

Pain Down There
...month, or it can alternate sides. If the pain is severe, an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen should take care of the pain, says Hanson. The use of oral contraceptives or the... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years.  However, because of frequent side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Vioxx (rofecoxib)
...ibuprofen and naproxen. Vioxx was available only by prescription. Q: What were the likely long-term health effects of taking Vioxx?A: Studies showed that Vioxx may cause an increased risk of... Read more »
Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
...(trade name Sansert) blocks the effect of serotonin on vessel constriction, but causes serious side effects in some people. Calcium channel blockers, including diltiazem (trade name Cardizem),... Read more »
Home Treatment for TMJ Disorder
...Ibuprofen or Naproxen.  (PLEASE NOTE: Most, if not all medications have the potential to produce side-effects. Please ensure you exercise caution when taking any medication and if you experience... Read more »

Medications

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...also taking ibuprofen may increase your risk of side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist... Read more »

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...notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking ibuprofen and seek... Read more »

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...notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking ibuprofen and seek... Read more »

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...notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking ibuprofen and seek... Read more »

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...notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking ibuprofen and seek... Read more »

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As many as one third of people who take a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain also use over-the-counter NSAIDs, such... Read summary »

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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 »

Ibuprofen Risks for Osteoarthritis Patients
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By Rebekah Addy, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in pain often reach for a common painkiller like... Read summary »