FDA Issues A New Warning On NSAID Use In Pregnancy
Healthcare professionals have long accepted that by the third trimester, pregnant women should avoid taking Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) for the aches and pains commonly associated with the final days of gestation. The initial concerns involved the risk of potential heart damage to babies exposed to NSAIDs after the … [Read more...]
Research Study Warns about Adverse Effects of NSAIDs on Ovulation
NSAIDs May Adversely Affect Ovulation. A presentation at the 2015 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress, researchers warned that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may adversely affect ovulation. NSAIDs are among the most commonly prescribed drugs for pain and inflammation and are frequently used by … [Read more...]
Adverse Effects of NSAIDs on Ovulation
Adverse Effects of NSAIDs on Ovulation. A presentation at the 2015 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress, researchers warned that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may adversely affect ovulation. NSAIDs are among the most commonly prescribed drugs for pain and inflammation and are frequently used … [Read more...]
FDA Strengthens Heart Attack and Stoke Warnings for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened existing warnings on prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Drug Facts labels to indicate that the drugs can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, which can lead to death. These side effects can occur as early as the first … [Read more...]
FDA Puts Stronger Heart Attack Stroke Warning on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke With Non-Aspirin NSAIDs. Following a review of new safety information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed stronger warnings about the risk of heart attack and stroke on the labels of non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are pain relievers that are … [Read more...]
Stronger Warning Label Placed on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
The warning labels on non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are being strengthened to reflect the the risk of heart attack and stroke, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The agency already warned of this risk in 2005, but has updated the label after an expert panel reviewed new safety data. … [Read more...]
New Study Warns of Increased Bleeding Risk In Patients with Combined Use of Antidepressants and NSAIDs
Results of a new study from a research team in Korea indicate that the combined use of antidepressants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a common form of painkiller, is associated with an increased risk of intracranial bleeding. The authors write that the increased risk can occur soon after the combined use of the … [Read more...]
FDA Orders Stronger Warnings of Heart and Stroke Risks with Common Pain Relievers
After reviewing new safety information, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested drug makers to strengthen warnings that common painkillers like Motrin, Aleve, and Advil can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These painkillers—nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—are widely used in both prescription and … [Read more...]
NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
FDA Warning About NSAIDs Stroke Risk. The warning label on non-aspirin, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is being revised to reflect an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In a Safety Alert issued July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the warning will be strengthened following a … [Read more...]
FDA: NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
NSAIDs Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke. The warning label on non-aspirin, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is being revised to reflect an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In a Safety Alert issued July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the warning will be strengthened following a … [Read more...]
FDA Strengthens Heart Attack/Stroke Warnings for NSAIDs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening label warnings that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. After a comprehensive review of new safety information, the agency is requiring updates to the drug labels of all prescription NSAIDs. The Drug Facts … [Read more...]
Study Finds High Rate of GI Events when NSAIDs are Used for Arthritis
NSAIDs Gastrointestinal Issues. A large European study has found that at-risk patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis have a high incidence of gastrointestinal issues. The study was conducted by Angel Lanas, MD of the University of Zaragosa School of Medicine in Spain and colleagues. During their 6 … [Read more...]
Gastrointestinal Events Common in NSAID Use for Arthritis
A European study found gastrointestinal (GI) events continue to be common among patients with rheumatic diseases treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The incidence rate of any GI adverse event was 19 (95% CI 17.3-20.8) per 100 person-years during 6 months' follow-up of patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid … [Read more...]
NSAIDs Risks For Heart Attack
Parker Waichman is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who suffered injuries related to NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, one of the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers used worldwide. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com), researchers have long warned against the risk of heart attack … [Read more...]
COX-2 Inhibitors Raise Heart Risks
COX-2 Inhibitors More Likely to Raise Heart Risks. A new study that confirms the heart risks associated with a class of drugs called NSAIDs has found that the increased risk correlates to the specific pain-causing molecule they act against. According to the study, NSAIDS that are cox-2 inhibitors are more likely to increase the risks … [Read more...]
NSAIDs May Hide Prostate Cancer Risks
Pain Relievers Such As Aspirin and Ibuprofen Lowers The Levels Of a Protein In Man's Blood. U.S. researchers report that taking pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen lowers the levels of a protein in a man's blood that doctors use to screen for prostate cancer. The researchers also said it is unclear if this means these men … [Read more...]
New Study Links Common Painkillers with Heart-Attack Risk
Painkillers May Increase The Risk Of Heart Attack According To A Research. Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may increase the risk of heart attack, according to research published in this week's BMJ. Patients should not stop taking the drugs involved, the authors caution, but further investigation … [Read more...]
Safety Information Regarding Selective COX-2 Inhibitor NSAIDs
Selective COX-2 Inhibitor NSAIDs Safety Information. Health Canada wishes to inform Canadians of safety concerns regarding the group of drugs known as selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). These include Vioxx (rofecoxib), which has been withdrawn from the market, Celebrex (celecoxib), Bextra … [Read more...]
Study Says COX-2 Drugs May Not be Worth the Extra Money
COX-2 Drugs Gastrointestinal Side Effects. New studies challenge the cost-effectiveness of COX-2 drugs compared to traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, in treating arthritis, acute pain and other disorders. The studies were done by Express Scripts Inc., one of the nation's largest … [Read more...]
How Safe Are the New COX-2 Painkillers
Are COX-2 Painkillers Safe? Michael Castellino is one of approximately 33 million people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen and diclofenac for pain (in his case, for osteoarthritis). "I can't live without my meds, but it was getting that I couldn't live with them either," says the 63-year-old New … [Read more...]
