OTC Painkillers May Increase Heart Attack or Stroke Risk
Risk of heart attack and stroke. One of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers is ibuprofen, with brand names such as Advil and Aleve. However, researchers have warned against its risk of heart attack and stroke for some time. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain from various … [Read more...] about OTC Painkillers May Increase Heart Attack or Stroke Risk
Advil Side Effects Linked To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Advil Side Effects Linked To Skin Disease Children's Advil is a commonly used painkiller that is designed for children aged two to eleven years, and is available over the counter (OTC). Children’s Advil was introduces in the late 1990s. Children's Advil has been linked to two often-deadly skin diseases: Stevens Johnson … [Read more...] about Advil Side Effects Linked To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
FDA: Pain pills can kill
Pain Pills Can Cause Liver Damage. Over-the-counter pain-killers such Tylenol, Advil and aspirin can cause potentially fatal liver damage or stomach bleeding. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed that: Labels for such drugs as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) warn of the … [Read more...] about FDA: Pain pills can kill
Painkillers Link To Miscarriages
Painkillers Increase Risk Of Miscarriage. Common painkillers like Advil or aspirin can increase the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women by as much as 80 percent, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in today's British Medical Journal. But some physicians said that startling finding should be viewed with … [Read more...] about Painkillers Link To Miscarriages
