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• CPSC Highlights Surge in Child Poisonings from Narcotics, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen

  March 21, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CPSC report warns of increasing numbers of children dying or being admitted to emergency rooms due to drug poisoning from prescription narcotics, Tylenol and Advil.

• NSAID Use with Hormonal Birth Control Increases Blood Clot, Embolism Risks: Study

  September 21, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that using common painkillers alongside some hormonal birth control medications may significantly increase the risk of blood clots and potentially life-threatening embolisms, researchers warn.

• NSAID Hypersensitivity Frequently Seen in Children, Study Warns

  October 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds a high rate of hypersensitivity in children to drugs like Motrin, Aleve and aspirin.

• Intestinal Bleeding Risk Linked To SSRIs Combined With NSAIDS: Study

  November 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests taking NSAIDs like Advil and Motrin, along with certain types of antidepressants, like Prozac and Zoloft, could increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeds.

• Motrin and Similar NSAIDs Show No Reduction of Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Study

  September 29, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Long-term use of common painkillers like Motrin and Advil failed to prevent the development of Parkinson's disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Ibuprofen Just As Effective As Tylenol, Morphine After Hip Surgery, Without Side Effect Risks

  February 13, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that Advil is likely the best option to avoid heavy morphine use for patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery.

• Bubble Gum-Flavored Children’s Advil Recall Issued Over Overdosing Risk

  August 29, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Pfizer has recalled some Children's Advil due to potentially confusing dosing instructions which could result in children receiving an overdose.

• Tylenol, Motrin, Other OTC Painkillers May Have Emotional Side Effects: Study

  February 13, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that many over-the-counter pain killers, like Tylenol, Advil and Motrin, may have unexpected affects on the ability to process emotions.

• Ibuprofen Side Effects May Impact Male Infertility, Study Finds

  January 15, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that regular ibuprofen use can decrease fertility in men.

• Ibuprofen Side Effects Linked To Acute Kidney Injury In Distance Runners: Study

  July 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The use of ibuprofen by long-distance runners may increase their risk of acute kidney injury, according to the findings of a new study.