An active comparator observational study concludes that avoiding NSAIDs and choosing acetaminophen because of potential VTE ...

Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.

It's no secret that NSAIDs come with a host of side effects. But how often? And how bad are they? A presentation at the 2020 PAINWeek Conference gives us some numbers. If taken at face value they are ...

SaveHealth reports on psoriatic arthritis medications, detailing options like DMARDs, biologics, and NSAIDs, including their ...

A herniated disk is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. Medications that can help include NSAIDs and prescription drugs such as corticosteroids. The American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

The use of prescription and over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxone is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The FDA updated its warnings for the category of ...

Since the early 2000s, a large body of scientific research has demonstrated an association between the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and an increased risk of cardiovascular ...

Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Associate Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy, Northeastern University; Director, Clinical Pharmacy Team Director, Residency Program, Harbor Health Services, Inc ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 79-year-old man in generally good health. What is not under control is the lower back pain I have been suffering due to disk deterioration. I have been able to control it with ...

Various types of pain medication can treat different pain syndromes. Each drug treats specific types of pain, such as long lasting or short-term pain. Some pain medications are available over the ...

Acertis Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement to license the U.S. commercial rights for Licart.