The Risk of Pain Relievers, Warned by FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that common painkillers like Motrin, Aleve, and Advil can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These popular painkillers-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-are available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulas and … [Read more...]
Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
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...]
FDA Steps Up Pain Relievers Warnings
FDA Warning On Pain Relievers. Federal health officials on Tuesday cautioned the tens of millions of Americans who take popular over-the-counter pain pills about their potentially serious side effects and released planned label changes intended to warn of the sometimes deadly risks. Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and the other … [Read more...]
