By Michael Dorausch, D.C. According to a recent study, the arthritis drug Celebrex does not protect ones stomach from dangerous bleeding ulcers as well as previously thought. You’ve probably seen them on TV, Celebrex and two new similar anti-inflammatory drugs get lots of advertising time, touting they are safer than other older anti-inflammatory medications and
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Two interesting articles appeared in yesterday’s news regarding the use of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen, painkillers that are used by millions. One article appeared on MSNBC and the headlines read, “don’t chase aspirin with ibuprofen” as a new study has found that the popular painkiller blocks the heart protecting effects of
“If you’re pregnant, don’t reach for the aspirin” reads the first sentence in a recent article from Cox News service. According to the article, there are three common rules to follow during pregnancy. Pregnant women should not smoke, should not drink alcohol, and should not take drugs unless they are prescribed by a doctor. (are
A report featured on MSNBC.com and ABC News.com suggests that common non steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage. According to the articles, researchers found that women taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) suffered more miscarriages than women who had not taken these drugs. NSAIDs are a class of drugs
According to the article, experts say “you should never give any kind of aspirin – even baby aspirin – to kids.” The article goes on to say that, “while so-called ‘baby aspirin’ is still available in stores, doctors today recommend it for adult use only.”
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. According to a recent study, the arthritis drug Celebrex does not protect ones stomach from dangerous bleeding ulcers as well as previously thought. You’ve probably seen them on TV, Celebrex and two new similar anti-inflammatory drugs get lots of advertising time, touting they are safer than other older anti-inflammatory medications and
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Two interesting articles appeared in yesterday’s news regarding the use of aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen, painkillers that are used by millions. One article appeared on MSNBC and the headlines read, “don’t chase aspirin with ibuprofen” as a new study has found that the popular painkiller blocks the heart protecting effects of
“If you’re pregnant, don’t reach for the aspirin” reads the first sentence in a recent article from Cox News service. According to the article, there are three common rules to follow during pregnancy. Pregnant women should not smoke, should not drink alcohol, and should not take drugs unless they are prescribed by a doctor. (are
A report featured on MSNBC.com and ABC News.com suggests that common non steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage. According to the articles, researchers found that women taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) suffered more miscarriages than women who had not taken these drugs. NSAIDs are a class of drugs
According to the article, experts say “you should never give any kind of aspirin – even baby aspirin – to kids.” The article goes on to say that, “while so-called ‘baby aspirin’ is still available in stores, doctors today recommend it for adult use only.”