Word: ibuprofen
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...precursor to aspirin that was derived from willow bark, but only in the past 15 years have they understood that it works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Tylenol (the most common brand of acetaminophen) works much the same way, as do popular prescription analgesics like Clinoril (sulindac), Motrin (ibuprofen) and Dolobid (diflunisal), often used to relieve arthritis and severe menstrual cramps...
...take 21 days' worth of pills for 24 hours' worth of relief. And then there are the dangerous side effects" (increased blood pressure, a greater risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease). Aspirin is helpful against mild pain. Most favored today are three drugs used against arthritis: ibuprofen, naproxen sodium and mefenamic acid...