Lowering Blood Pressure without Medications Oct 23, 2008
If you have hypertension and take over the counter anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or naproxen in large amounts, you should talk to your doctor about their role in elevating blood pressure. I tell my patients that their genetics cannot be changed, but these lifestyle changes can reduce the systolic blood pressure by up to 9 points with increased activity, 2-8 points by lowering sodium, 8-14 points with the DASH approach to meals, and up to 20 points by achieving an ideal body... (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Best Man Oct 22, 2008
But, bout to hit that Naproxen (Aleve) and mix it with the cold medicine and hold on for the ride. By AmazonRed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Pfizer Settles To End Its Pain Oct 18, 2008
$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits. Article:$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits:/n/a/2008/10/17/financial/f050925D82. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
$894 million deal ends Pfizers lawsuits Oct 18, 2008
Other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, have also been linked to increased heart risks. Celebrex is the only Cox-2 inhibitor that the Food and Drug Administration has allowed to remain on the U.S. market. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pfizer paying $894M to settle drug suits Oct 18, 2008
Bextra, Celebrex, and Vioxx are part of a class of medicines called non- steroidal anti-inflam matory drugs, which also include ibuprofen and naproxen. U.S. regulators have warned these drugs may increase the risk of heart at tack and stroke. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pfizer to Settle Claims Over Bextra and Celebrex Oct 18, 2008
The drug s labeling information currently includes a boxed warning of possible cardiovascular risks, but similar warnings are also required on two over-the-counter painkillers: ibuprofen, sold as Advil and other brands, and naproxen, of which Aleve is perhaps the best-known brand. Daniel Becnel, a plaintiff s lawyer in Reserve, La. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The scan that didn't scan Oct 17, 2008
So I spent five days waiting for it to feel better, taking the anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and naproxen, using an elliptical cross-trainer, and riding my road bike with its clipless pedals that attach themselves to my bicycling shoes. By then, my foot hurt so much I had to walk on my heel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Vioxx's Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended Oct 15, 2008
NSAIDs also include less targeted anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). The report was published online in the Oct. 14 issue of The Lancet. (MEDLINEplus)
Vioxx risk lingers at least 1 year after using drug Oct 14, 2008
The editorial writers also note that older nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen and ibuprofen also can bring cardiovascular risk, plus risks of stomach bleeding and other complications. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Health)
Drugs at home make kids sick Oct 14, 2008
Louis first told deputies her daughter had admitted taking three prescription pills of Naproxen, an anti-inflammatory drug marketed in over-the-counter strengths as Aleve, the incident report said. Louis told investigators she was the sole guardian and the only adult living at their residence. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Study Confirms Vioxx Doubles Heart Risks Oct 14, 2008
Cox-2 drugs were designed to be safer replacements for NSAIDS, including aspirin and naproxen, which can cause deadly gastrointestinal bleeding. "There seems to be an increased risk for most if not all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. That doesn't mean these aren't good drugs. It's just there is some increased risk we need to be aware of," he said. (Newsmax)
Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients Oct 11, 2008
These drugs -- which include aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen and naproxen -- are often used to treat other common conditions, including arthritis, inflammation and related musculoskeletal pain. People on low-dose aspirin plus NSAIDs have a two- to fourfold increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding compared with those not taking these medications, the specialists said. (MEDLINEplus)
Herbs for Ulcers Oct 10, 2008
If you regularly take NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. discuss options with your physician. (Suite101.com)
Possibilities -- But No Proof -- To Prevent Alzheimer’s Oct 10, 2008
Several studies have indicated that ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, others) and indomethacin (Indocin) may reduce the risk of Alzheimer s. Recent trials that included naproxen, celecoxib (Celebrex) and aspirin found no similar benefits. Estrogen -- Early studies suggest that estrogen may protect against Alzheimer s, but more recent studies have not confirmed that finding. (Science Daily)
Headache remedy may defend from breast cancer Oct 10, 2008
Researchers found anti-inflammatory medications such as Aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen may help protect women from breast cancer, according to a B.C. co-authored study published this week in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The analysis of data from 38 studies over the past 42 years in five countries and involving a total of 2. (Canada.com)
Pain medication overuse a real problem Oct 3, 2008
CR reports that some experts believe the main culprits are preparations containing barbiturates (such as Fioricet and Fiorinal); opioids; acetaminophen; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen (Advil and generic) or naproxen (Aleve and generic); and migraine-specific drugs called triptans (such as Imitrex and Maxalt). According to CR, the ready availability of nonprescription pain relievers on drugstore shelves and in many homes may be contributing to the problem. (Montana Standard, MT)
Help for Migraines and Tension Head... Sep 25, 2008
Migraines headaches are generally treated with the prevention of triggers, modification of symptoms (lying in a quiet, dark room), or with pain medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil), aspirin, Excedrin, or naproxen (Aleve ... Tension headaches can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, or Excedrin. (Suite101.com)
Tylenol use in childhood may be linked to asthma: study Sep 19, 2008
That's because ASA and other so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as naproxen and ibuprofen, may sometimes provoke severe asthma attacks in asthmatics of all ages. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
AP Enterprise: Report prompts more water tests Sep 12, 2008
11 (caffeine, carbamazepine, cotinine, fluoxetine, gemfibrozil, monensin, naproxen, nicotine, paraxanthine, sulfadimethoxine, sulfamethoxazole) ... 4 (carbamazepine, cotinine, monensin, naproxen) ... New Orleans: 3 (clofibric acid, estrone, naproxen). (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Cubicle crisis: Would you know what to do? Sep 10, 2008
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen can help with pain. Elevate the extremity to reduce swelling. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
3rd Circuit Revives Investors' Claims Against Merck Sep 10, 2008
But less than two years later, news of the possible dangers of Vioxx began to emerge when Merck released a study that showed a higher incidence of cardiac events in Vioxx patients as compared to those taking naproxen, the drug marketed under the brand name Aleve. Merck, however, contended that the differences in cardiac risk between Vioxx and naproxen appeared to result from a beneficial effect of naproxen, and not a danger from Vioxx, according to the opinion ... In the suits, lawyers for the... (Law.com)
Tennis mom worries about sunscreen safety Sep 9, 2008
Americans are familiar with oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn). Such medicines can relieve arthritis pain, but the price can be increased blood pressure, ringing in the ears, blood clots, stomach upset and bleeding ulcers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Break the fasting headache Sep 9, 2008
Preventive medication that will last for the full twelve hours of the fast includes preparations such as naproxen sodium, which is taken as a single dose of 500mg just before the fast begins. Rescue medication can be taken in suppository form. (iAfrica.com)
Pain relievers may complicate prostate screening Sep 8, 2008
Among them are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) and naproxen (Aleve and other brands). "While our results are consistent with other research that indicates that certain painkillers may reduce a man's risk of getting prostate cancer, the new findings are preliminary and don't prove a link," Edwin van Wijngaarden, another of the researchers, said in a statement. (Scientific American)
Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Sep 6, 2008
For routine aches and pains, such as a headache, you can also take acetaminophen, but if you have a sprain or a swollen joint, you may want to choose an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen or aspirin (Aleve, naproxen, aspirin). For Bellyaches: There are so many different types of bellyaches, so how do you know which one to take. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Flexible Treatments Sep 5, 2008
Others try over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Other people try alternative methods such as acupuncture. (NBC 11, CA)
Daily Ibuprofen May Raise Heart Risks for Elderly Sep 5, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now mandates a black-box warning on all COX-2 inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and other over-the-counter pain relievers ... Vioxx users had the highest rates of heart attack, congestive heart failure and stroke, and naproxen users had the lowest, they found. (Newsmax)
A Regeneron Drug Minimized Recurrence of Gout in Clinical Trial Sep 3, 2008
Those treatments are inexpensive pills like naproxen, while Arcalyst must be injected once a week and is likely to be far more expensive. Arcalyst, also known as rilonacept or IL-1 Trap, was approved in February as a treatment for a group of extremely rare inflammatory diseases called cryopirin-associated periodic syndromes, which can cause fevers, chills and joint pain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
In the mid-1990s, the women completed mailed questionnaires that asked, among other things, whether they had taken aspirin or non-aspirin NSAIDs (ibuprofen, or Advil, and naproxen, or Aleve, to name two) in the previous year. By the end of 2003, 4,501 of the women had developed breast cancer. (USA Today -- Money)
Older People in Danger from Common Drugs Aug 28, 2008
Naproxen (Aleve) can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and damage the kidneys. Substitutes may include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil). (Newsmax)
Alpharma Shares Undermined by Medco as Insurers Balk at Pain-Patch Payment Aug 22, 2008
The ingredient for both products, diclofenac, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that belongs to the same class of medicines as naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen and Pfizer Inc.'s Celebrex. Vioxx Similar. (Bloomberg)
New Reasons to Avoid Mixing Juice and Medicine Aug 21, 2008
Naproxen is one drug you shouldn t take with any form of acidic anything ... The pharmacist said that any sort of acidic food could trigger it, if you consumed that food or drink within an hour of ingesting the Naproxen ... If you take Aleve or any other over the counter form of Naproxen, you need to know this. (New York Times)
Researchers say Vioxx study was marketing Aug 19, 2008
An accompanying editorial, co-authored by Annals editor Dr. Harold C. Sox, states the journal was not told the true purpose of ADVANTAGE, which compared Vioxx with an older, cheaper pain reliever, naproxen, when it published results indicating Vioxx was better tolerated. Dr. Jonathan Edelman, head of scientific affairs at Merck Research Laboratories, said yesterday "the ADVANTAGE study was primarily a scientific study" designed and executed by the company's clinical research unit and that any... (Boston Globe)
Vioxx saga's latest find Aug 19, 2008
An accompanying editorial, co-authored by Annals editor Harold Sox, states the journal was not told the true purpose of Advantage, which compared Vioxx with an older, cheaper pain reliever, naproxen, when it published results indicating Vioxx was better tolerated ... The study's name implied it had a scientific purpose: Advantage, or Assessment of Differences between Vioxx and Naproxen to Ascertain Gastrointestinal Tolerability and Effectiveness. (NJ.com -- Times)
Watson Announces District Court Ruling in Naproxen Sodium Patent Suit Aug 14, 2008
Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled today that Watson's Naproxen Sodium ER tablets, the generic version of Naprelan(R), infringes Elan's U.S. Patent No. 5,637,320 (the "'320 Patent") ... In January 2005, Elan filed a related case against Andrx in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida... (PR Newswire)
Vioxx, Bextra Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Aug 9, 2008
Her team wanted to determine whether these so-called "COX-2" inhibitors and traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) drugs such as naproxen or ibuprofen can also increase the risk of stroke ... Their research focused on the seven most common NSAIDs, including Celebrex (celecoxib), Vioxx, Bextra, ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, and diclofenac. (MEDLINEplus)
Lupus a manageable condition today Aug 5, 2008
Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen offer relief to some patients. Other lupus sufferers might be prescribed an antimalarial drug called hydroxychloroquine. (CNN -- Health)
POZEN Receives Initial FDA Response To PA32540 SPA Aug 3, 2008
POZEN has development and commercialization alliances with GlaxoSmithKline for Treximet(TM), which was recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults, and with AstraZeneca for proprietary fixed dose combinations of naproxen with the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole magnesium in a single tablet for conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients who are at risk for developing... (FOXBusiness)
Health: Deaths from drug misuse skyrocket Jul 30, 2008
Other deaths result from cocktail drugs involving antidepressants, painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, Cox-2 inhibitors, ibuprofen, naproxen and carisoprodol, he said. Cheryl Clark: (619) 542-4573. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What Type of Headache Do You Have? Jul 30, 2008
It s been nicknamed the suicide headache, " Grosberg said. One female patient likened it to giving birth to 100 babies without an epidural. It s really bad. While migraine suffers tend to retire to a dark room when faced with their pain, cluster sufferers are often agitated and restless, Grosberg said. Triggers: Smoking is a major factor, as is drinking alcohol. What to watch out for: Tearing of the eye on the side of the head with pain, eye redness, nasal congestion, runny nose, drooping... (Fox News)
Docs say prevention is the best sunburn medicine Jul 24, 2008
Anti-inflammatory medicines such as naproxen can be taken to alleviate redness, and ibuprofen or aspirin can help with pain. Aloe is recommended for the topical treatment of these burns. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How to treat the 5 most common headaches Jul 21, 2008
What to do: Mild migraines may respond to over the counter medicines like ibuprofen or naproxen, or acetaminophen. For more severe migraines a prescription medicine may be required. (MSNBC -- Health)
Popular Antidepressants Linked To Gastrointestinal Bleeding Jul 13, 2008
Both NSAIDs, a class of pain relievers that includes ibuprofen and naproxen, and corticosteroids have known negative effects on the GI tract. There was also a "suggestion" of an interaction of SSRIs with antiplatelet drugs, which prevent blood clots from forming. (MEDLINEplus)
Combination Drug Relieves Migraine Symptoms Jul 8, 2008
The drug combines sumatriptan, a migraine-specific drug that affects the constriction of blood vessels, with naproxen sodium, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that works on the inflammatory aspect of migraine and relieves non-traditional migraine symptoms such as sinus pain and pressure and neck pain ... Half of the people were given the sumatriptan/naproxen drug within an hour after migraine pain started and while the pain was still mild; the other half were given a placebo. (Newsmax)
NSAID Use Not Associated With Reduction In Melanoma Risk Jun 27, 2008
(May 30, 2008) Different types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, appear to be equally effective in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Do-it-yourself relief Jun 23, 2008
Also try over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol or as a lower-cost generic), ibuprofen and naproxen, which typically suffice for this level of pain. Severe-pain solutions. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ways of preventing heatstroke Jun 19, 2008
A wide range of drugs hamper the body's ability to cool down after prolonged sun exposure, Lord says, including many over-the-counter drugs that seem harmless, such as decongestants, antihistamines, laxatives and anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen. Some other drugs that increase the risk of heat-related illness include alcohol; amphetamines prescribed for ADD or ADHD, such as Ritalin; Xanax and other benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety or seizures; beta and calcium... (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Drugs Being Tested For Alzheimer's Disease Work In Unexpected And Beneficial Ways Jun 13, 2008
13, 2003) In a breakthrough study, UCLA scientists have found that common painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen may actually dissolve the brain lesions -- or amyloid plaques -- that are one of the. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Texas Town Releases Name Of Drug Found In Water Jun 10, 2008
The city also named the five: sulfamethoxazole, dilantin, carbamazepine, naproxen and meprobamate. But it declined at that time to identify which one also had been detected in treated drinking water. (CBS News -- US)
Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen May Be Equally Effective At Reducing Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease May 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 30, 2008) Different types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, appear to be equally effective in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to the largest study of its kind published in the May 28, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Experts have debated whether a certain group of NSAIDs that includes ibuprofen may be more beneficial than another group that... (Science Daily)
Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk May 30, 2008
Aspirin, naproxen as effective, but experts don't endorse use of the drugs to combat dementia ... Besides ibuprofen, other types of NSAIDs include naproxen and aspirin ... And ibuprofen, a commonly used SALA, was no more or less effective than naproxen, a commonly used non-SALA, Zandi said. (MEDLINEplus)
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Efficient in Preventing Alzheimers May 30, 2008
The new research examined data from six studies involving 13,499 people without dementia and concluded that those who used aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) and naproxen (Aleve and other brands), all known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), had a 23 percent lower risk for Alzheimers compared with people who did not use these drugs. Over the course of these six studies, 820 participants developed Alzheimers. (eFluxMedia)
HealHealth Buzz: Pregnancy and Drug Labels and Other Health News May 30, 2008
A new , published in Neurology, suggests that naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin may reduce the risk of developing. The analysis looked at results from six previous studies. (U.S. News & World Report)
All NSAIDs Cut Alzheimers Risk May 29, 2008
Those who used NSAIDs, a class of pain-relieving drugs including aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) and naproxen (Aleve and other brands), collectively had a 23 percent lower risk for Alzheimer's in comparison to people who did not use these drugs. But even though different types of NSAIDs have different properties, they delivered essentially the same level of risk reduction, the researchers wrote in the journal Neurology. (Newsmax)
Anti-inflammatory Drugs Do Not Improve Cognitive Function In Older Adults, Study Suggests May 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 14, 2008) The anti-inflammatory drugs naproxen and celecoxib do not appear to improve cognitive function in older adults with a family history of Alzheimer's disease, and naproxen may have a slightly detrimental effect, according to a new article ... From March 2001 to December 2004, 617 took 200 milligrams of the NSAID celecoxib twice daily, 596 took 220 milligrams of naproxen sodium twice daily and 904 took placebo ... "The global summary scores, which combine the results... (Science Daily)
Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers May 15, 2008
People were randomly assigned to take standard daily doses of either Celebrex, Aleve, also known as naproxen, or a dummy pill. At the start and annually for up to three years, they took a battery of tests. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline May 14, 2008
New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm cognitive function ... MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to prior studies, a new trial shows that daily use of two popular pain-relieving drugs, Celebrex and naproxen, does not prevent cognitive decline in people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease ... In fact, naproxen, which goes under the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn, may even have a deleterious effect on cognitive function, the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Buzz: Celebrex, Naproxen, and Other Health News May 14, 2008
Taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines Celebrex and naproxen does not appear to in people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports ... The 2,117 study participants were assigned to take naproxen, Celebrex, or a placebo twice daily, and their cognitive function was tested annually. (U.S. News & World Report)
Your Health This Week May 14, 2008
Question: Do common anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn) prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's. Initial studies were inconclusive because they weren't big enough or conducted over a long enough period of time. (Slate)
Painkillers don't slow dementia, study says May 13, 2008
"The drugs have several effects in the brain and the different effects could be important at different stages in the illness,'' said study co-author Dr. John Breitner of the University of Washington in Seattle.Earlier studies seemed promisingPrevious studies had found that people who took the drugs ran a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's. But those were observational studies, meaning they observed people's behavior and health. The people who took the pills may have had other healthy habits... (MSNBC -- Health)
Anti-inflammatories did not ward off dementia-study May 13, 2008
They added that Aleve, known generically as naproxen, may have had a slightly negative impact ... One group received naproxen twice daily in the form of Bayer's (BAYG.DE: , , ) Aleve, another Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N: , , ) Celebrex, known generically as celecoxib, and a third group took a placebo ... Other NSAIDS such as aspirin and naproxen affect both COX-1 and COX-2, and the COX-2 drugs were designed to be more specific and thus safer. (Reuters)
Study: Painkillers won't prevent Alzheimer's May 13, 2008
People were randomly assigned to take standard daily doses of either Celebrex, Aleve, also known as naproxen, or a dummy pill. Health Library. (CNN)
Ibuprofen Linked To Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease May 7, 2008
26, 2007) Over-the-counter pain medication naproxen and prescription pain reliever celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to new research ... 2, 2003) Researchers have found evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, may exert a protective effect against the risk of Alzheimer's. (Science Daily)
Pozen-GSK migraine drug wins FDA approval Apr 22, 2008
Treximet uses Pozen's technology to combine 85 milligrams of sumatriptan, the active ingredient in GSK's painkiller Imitrex, with 500 milligrams of naproxen sodium, the active ingredient in painkillers such as Aleve. Patent protections on sumatriptan begin to run out late next year, and it's widely expected that some doctors will simply prescribe a generic form of the drug along with naproxen to help patients with migranes. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Overuse of Opioids, Barbiturates Boosts Chronic Migraine Risk Apr 19, 2008
The study, expected to be presented Thursday at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Chicago, found no increased risk for chronic migraine among people using other common treatments such as triptans or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Having migraines on 15 or more days a month is considered a chronic condition. (MEDLINEplus)
