Ibuprofen

A comprehensive study reveals that triptans, ergots, and anti-emetics are notably more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraines. Analyzing data from hundreds of thousands of app users, the study highlights the superior efficacy of medications like eletriptan and zolmitriptan, offering new guidance for migraine treatment.Many individuals suffering from migraines struggle to find treatments that work consistently, and often there’s a lack of comparative information on different medications. A new study, utilizing…

It's probably fair to say that when most people conjure images of the pharmaceutical industry, it's not often there's an association between the production of life-saving drugs and environmental decline. But according to one 2019 study by The Conversation, drug companies produce more tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents per million dollars than the automotive industry. "By our calculations, the pharma market is 28 percent smaller yet 13 percent more polluting than the automotive sector," the outlet said of the state of…

According to new research, taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may actually worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time.Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time. This is according to a new scientific study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) next week.As the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) affects…

The study found that NSAID use was associated with an increased risk of first-time heart failure hospitalization.Researchers discover new side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.According to a study presented at ESC Congress 2022, short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is linked to a first-time hospitalization for heart failure in individuals with type 2 diabetes.NSAIDs are the most common form of anti-inflammatory medication.  The most popular NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen…

A new study has uncovered a previously unknown process by which some NSAID pain relievers affect the body. It may explain why different NSAIDs can have unexpected effects on many diseases, including heart disease and cancer.Pain and inflammation are commonly treated by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin. However, even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and unexplained effects on many diseases, including heart disease and cancer.Now, a new study, led by <span…

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could cause more damage than they actually help. For years, many have relied on drugs like ibuprofen to help fight inflammation. However, a new study posits that these drugs could cause pain to stick around longer. Anti-inflammatory drugs may slow your body’s ability to heal Pill bottles containing various prescription drugs are on a table. Image source: Eric Hood/Adobe When many of us sprain our ankles, get a headache, or strain a muscle, it’s easy to reach for the…

Commonly prescribed hypertension medications may be harmful in combination with ibuprofen.Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for hypertension (high blood pressure) should be cautious about also taking the painkiller ibuprofen, according to new research.Diuretics and RSA inhibitors are commonly prescribed together for people with hypertension and are available under various pharmaceutical brand names. Pain-relievers such as ibuprofen are available over-the-counter in most…