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• 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.

• 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 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.

• Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study

  October 15, 2021

  Russell Maas

  CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.