29 results

• Celebrex Heart Risks Same As Aleve, Motrin For Arthritis Treatment: Study

  November 15, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that Celebrex carries similar heart risks as Advil, Motrin and Aleve when used long-term at high doses.

• NSAID Painkillers May Increase Heart Failure Risk: Study

  October 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of common painkillers can substantially increase the risk of heart failure, according to the findings of a new study.

• Vimovo Kidney Failure, Other Health Risks Highlighted in Case Report

  July 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors report that a man who was given the heartburn drug Vimovo suffered kidney failure, liver damage and other health problems as concerns over proton pump inhibitor side effects continue to grow.

• Combo of Antidepressants and NSAIDs Increase Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage: Study

  July 22, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that taking over-the-counter painkillers and antidepressants increase the risk of brain bleeds.

• NSAID Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Results in Stronger Warnings for Advil, Other OTC Painkillers

  July 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is strengthening heart attack and stroke warnings on popular pain medications like Advil and Motrin.

• Some Pain Relievers May Decrease Fertility in Young Women: Study

  June 22, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Common over-the-counter pain relievers may hinder ovulation in women, according to the findings of a new study.

• NSAIDs Linked to Increased Bleeding Risk After Heart Attack: Study

  February 25, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that taking over-the-counter pain medications after a heart attack increases the risk of serious injury, death, and a second heart attack.

• Advil, Motril, Other Popular Pain Meds May Slow Gastrointestinal Healing: Study

  February 10, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that NSAIDs can slow down healing after gastrointestinal surgery, leading to dangerous complications and internal leakage.

• Study Links NSAID Painkillers to Risk of Pulmonary Embolism, DVT

  September 29, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study link popular over-the-counter pain killers like Advil and Motrin to a risk of blood-clot related injuries.

• Aleve Heart Risk Warnings Should Be Kept, FDA Panel Says

  February 12, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  An FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend that Aleve continue to carry heart risk label warnings.