25 results

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Could Be Increasing Due to Greater Painkiller Use

  September 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of Advil and Tylenol, often prescribed to help with pain during infections, could increase the risk of pathogens developing antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.

• Ibuprofen Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Side Effects Left Brazilian Woman Comatose for 17 Days

  May 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Brazilian woman still suffers 60% vision loss years after developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after taking Ibuprofen.

• 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.

• High Doses Of Ibuprofen Linked To Acute Kidney Injuries Among Children

  March 12, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that children given high doses of ibuprofen may face an increased risk of acute kidney injury.

• 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.

• Infant Ibuprofen Recall Issued Due To Overdose Risk

  December 7, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Several lots of infant ibuprofen are being recalled from Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar stores due to the risk that they are over-concentrated, putting infants at risk of drug overdose and kidney injury.

• 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.

• 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...