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Aleve may yet get a clean bill of health. The National Institutes of Health issued its warning on naproxen based on a study of long-term use that hasn't been completely analyzed--and is contradicted by other findings. But the latest rash of drug scares serves as a timely reminder that even the safest FDA-approved medications can have side effects--some of them serious. (Don't think you're in the clear if you take herbals and other alternative remedies. Much less is known about their safety...
BENEFITS: Relieves pain, tenderness and swelling. RISKS: Stomach irritation and bleeding. Drowsiness. Unpublished data suggest it may promote heart disease, but other studies indicate a cardioprotective effect. If you experience blurred vision, skin rash, ringing in the ears or signs of internal bleeding, such as bloody vomit or dark stools, contact a physician...
BENEFITS: Relieves pain, tenderness and swelling. RISKS: Stomach irritation and bleeding. May interfere with the cardioprotective benefits of aspirin. There was a report last week of a child who became blind following an allergic reaction. Get immediate medical attention if you experience blurred vision, skin rash, ringing in the ears or signs of internal bleeding...
stomach acid. Works best when taken for several days. RISKS: Stomach pain, mild rash, constipation. Can mask more severe problems such as gallstones or a narrowing of the esophagus. Increased the risk of developing pneumonia 89% in a recent study of elderly patients (presumably because the acids in the stomach were no longer strong enough to kill pneumonia-causing germs...
...lower the risk of a future cardiac attack or stroke. RISKS: Stomach pain and gastrointestinal bleeding. Should not be given to children with fever or viral infections since a rare but serious blood disorder may result. Call your doctor immediately if you experience ringing in the ears, skin rash, difficulty breathing or signs of internal bleeding...