Pain Relievers’ Safety Questioned (Motrin, Advil?)

The AP is reporting that doctors are now questioning the safety of drugs such as Motrin and Advil:

THE ISSUE: The removal of Vioxx and Bextra from the market because of heart risks has led to worries that other pain relief medications carry similar danger.

WHAT: A study on preventing oral cancer in smokers in Norway examined their use of a variety of painkillers.

RESULTS: Those taking daily doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, had double the risk of dying of heart-related problems.

WHICH DRUGS: Nonprescription NSAIDS include ibuprofen (brand names include Motrin, Advil and Medipren), naproxen (Aleve) and ketoprofen (Orudis, Actron). No additional risk was seen from aspirin or from Tylenol, which is not an NSAID.

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