Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
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...]
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...]
