Posts Tagged ‘ NSAIDs ’

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition where the heart beats quickly and irregularly. It can increase the risk of stroke or heart failure. A new study has found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other over the counter pain relievers increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by approximately 17%. Other...
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may seem safe because they are sold over-the-counter. But every drug has negative side effects. This study found that “even short-term treatment with most NSAIDs was associated with increased risk of death and recurrent MI (myocardial infarction) in patients with prior MI.” Read Abstract
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In addition to certain cardiovascular risks, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) “is associated with erectile dysfunction beyond what would be expected due to age.” Common NSAIDs include aspirin, Advil, Motrin, and other products containing Ibuprofen. Read Abstract
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When using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) be cautious. NSAIDs include common over-the-counter drugs: aspirin, Ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. A recent study showed that there was almost no evidence that any of these “drugs are safe in cardiovascular terms.”  What researchers found is that “rofecoxib was associated with the highest risk of myocardial infarction,...
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Males who take aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Advil, Children’s Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever, etc.) for pain relief twice a week or more have a greater risk of losing their hearing.  This is especially true for males under 50 years old whose risk of hearing loss increases...
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