• Long-term NSAID, Steroid Use May Prolong Back Pain Instead of Treat It: Study

  May 13, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study warns steroids and NSAIDs could prolong pain and cause it to become chronic.

• Hypertension Patients Often Given Medications Which Raise Their Blood Pressure Even Higher: Study

  December 02, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  Nearly 20% of hypertension patients are prescribed drugs which may raise their blood pressure even further, according to the findings of a new study.

• Despite Widespread Use, Most Patients Do Not Want to Take Opioids After Surgery: Survey

  November 11, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.

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

  November 02, 2021 By: 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 By: 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.

• Antibiotics, Anticonvulsants and NSAIDs Among Most Common Causes For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  September 08, 2021 By: Russell Maas

  A new study identifies antibiotics, anticonvulsants as NSAIDs as the drugs most commonly linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome skin reactions.

• Aspirin and Other NSAIDS May Help Protect Against Air Pollution Side Effects: Study

  May 20, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  Aspirin and NSAIDs appear to have some protective properties vs. particulate matter air pollution, according to the findings of a new study.

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

  May 17, 2021 By: 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 By: 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.

• Amazon.com OTC Medication Recall Issued Over Lack Of Child-Proofing, Poisoning Risk

  September 15, 2020 By: Russell Maas

  A lack of child-resistant packaging has led to the recall of more than 30 medications sold exclusively on Amazon.com