30 results

• Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study

  August 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study from the U.K. indicates the unnecessary use of NSAIDs like Aleve and Motrin may cause more health problems than they prevent.

• 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.

• ISMP Warns Barcode Scanning Errors Could Cause Medication Mixups Between Generic Kappra and Aleve

  May 17, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Some blister packs of generic Kappra, an anticonvulsant, may scan as generic Aleve due to a barcode scanning problem, according to a warning by ISMP.

• Pregnancy Side Effects of Motrin, Aleve and Similar Pain Killers May Result in Complications For Unborn Child: FDA

  October 16, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that pregnant women should avoid taking Motrin, Aleve and similar NSAIDs during the second half of pregnancy due to the risk of potential complications.

• Heart Attack Risk Seen Within Week of Starting Advil, Aleve, Other Popular Pain Meds: Study

  May 10, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  New research suggests that several different commonly used pain medications, such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve and others, may increase an...

• Aleve, Similar Painkillers May Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding In High-Risk Patients: Study

  May 9, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that Aleve and similar painkillers carry a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding than Celebrex.

• Pain Relievers for Acute Respiratory Infections Linked to Heart Attack Risk: Study

  February 7, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that taking NSAIDs during a cold or flu may increase the risk of heart attack.

• Tylenol, Other Common Painkillers Linked To Hearing Loss Risk: Study

  December 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that commonly used over-the-counter painkillers, like Tylenol and NSAIDs, could increase the risk of hearing loss.

• Regular Use of Aspirin, Other NSAIDs Linked to Risk of Death for Patients With Type 1 Endometrial Cancers: Study

  December 21, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that the use of over-the-counter pain relievers, like Aleve and Motrin, could increase the risk of death in women with type 1 endometrial cancer.