Ibuprofen vs naproxen vs aspirin

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603946 tn?1333941839 NSAIDs reduce the effectiveness of platelets, so ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen are out. But acetaminophen has no effect on platelets, so I wonder why the warning?
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Avatar f tn As for the article referenced above, it's talking about long term- 28+ days use of tylenol. If your using it for the occasional headache/ minor ache then you and your fetus should be fine. Also after 14weeks of pregnancy most of the major development is complete.
Avatar f tn I read that if you take other things at the same time like aspirin or naproxen it is way more likely to cause those things. I seem to be getting that lately and it occurred to me that I've been taking a lot of ibuprofen.
Avatar n tn The most common anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS - Non-Steroidal Anti-INflammatory) are Motrin (Generic = Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Generic = Naproxen or Naproxen Sodium). I agree - use only one of these. If you use Aleve be careful if you are on Neurontin because is a small amount of cases Aleve will interact with Neurontin and cause a 12 - 15% increase in the absorption of the Neurontin (I know this from first hand experience).
Avatar f tn Silent ulcers are more common in older adults, people who have diabetes, or people who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), or naproxen (Aleve). Complications of an ulcer include bleeding, perforation, penetration, or obstruction of the digestive tract. Complications can happen in both silent ulcers and ulcers that cause symptoms.
Avatar f tn If you have an aspirin allergy or sensitivity, you may also have a reaction to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others). Allergic reactions can cause hives ( raised red blotches, itchy or painful ) swelling of the tongue/ lips/ throat, dizziness, and many other symptoms like coughing or wheezing. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
7510956 tn?1411671417 Similarly, in an analysis of patients with and without chronic liver disease (hepatitis B or C infection, more than 5 alcoholic drinks per day, or suspected nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), aspirin but not ibuprofen was consistently associated with lower stages of fibrosis. For patients with or at risk for liver disease, compared with those without risk factors, there was about a 5-fold increase in the negative coefficient for the interaction between aspirin use and liver fibrosis.
Avatar m tn that makes oral dosing difficult; Any opiate at these doses should NOT contain acetominophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen (avoid percocet, for example). Not part of your question, but you did not mention the source of your pain.
Avatar f tn Dogs can tolerate aspirin well, but I'd give him the low-dose aspirin or children's aspirin, 82mg vs 325mg of the full-strength. Also, get aspirin that is enteric coated, this will make it easier on the dog's stomach. There is a special aspirin called Ascriptin that is coated with Maalox. I don't know if it comes in the low-dose variety or not, but this would be ideal if it does. If not, just look for low-dose, enteric coated aspirin.
Avatar f tn That is a rough one. I also don't take ibuprofen or nsaids/aspirin (for different reasons-- they increase blood pressure). I get headaches and cramps too. I have gerd from time to time. Acetaminophen doesn't help me either. How much ibuprofen were you taking? So, what about trying a heating pad? What about a topical nsaid? Yoga? How may days do your cramps last each cycle? I feel where you are coming from. I had a great response to ibuprofen and giving it up was a loss.
Avatar f tn Anyone knows if hbver can take baby aspirin? My obgyn prescribed them for me, 1 a day. Any contraindications? Thanks.
Avatar f tn -NSAIDS: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, nabumetone, diclofenac (Cambia) -Triptans: sumatriptan, relpax -Barbiturates: Fiorinal -Muscle relaxants: cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) -Acupuncture and pain-relief meditation exercises As no medicine has broken the headache cycle, preventative headache medicines have been limited. Took Topirimate (Topamax) for one month, discontinued due to lack of response and side effects (breakthrough bleeding due to reaction with birth control pill).
378273 tn?1262097621 i sometimes take an NSAID called naproxen, which is like three ibuprofen in one. this never effects my palpitations or tachycardia, but i can see how it could for some people. i guess it depends on each person. i had asked my cardio about this, as i take these drugs a lot, and he was not concerned about them hurting me. if a drug like that seems to be a trigger though, then it would be best to avoid it. hope you feel better!
1441140 tn?1284085241 My guess is that the benefits of statins (my PCP has recommended 10 mg of the generic Zocor) outweigh the side effects, but that is my question, along with whether or not taking a daily aspirin or baby aspirin could be as helpful (though I realize this therapy has potential side effects as well). Thank you for any help you could provide about this!
Avatar f tn Whether or not he can take NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn) and how much he can take will depend on whether he has varices or any other gastric problems. He really needs a good doctor to examine him and advise him on these isues.
Avatar f tn Avonex possible side effects are depression and flu-like symptoms--fever/shivers, body aches and pains, general crappiness. These are usually helped by aspirin, or similar products, particularly ibuprofen. I was on Avonex for a number of years. What you describe sounds to me much more like a relapse. I'm betting OTC products don't help. And although I do understand wanting a bit of a break from Avonex, not a good idea.
Avatar f tn So unless your healthcare provider prescribes it, you should avoid taking aspirin altogether, as well as other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and ketoprofen (Orudis), which can have similar effects. Check the labels of all over-the-counter drugs to make sure they don't contain aspirin or other NSAIDs. Better yet, check with your caregiver or pharmacist.
Avatar n tn In addition, because aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it should not be taken with other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. And because it can thin the blood, avoid taking aspirin with anti-clotting medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix (clopidogrel), unless advised to do so by your doctor. The bottom line here is that if you’re healthy you shouldn’t take aspirin without a cardiovascular risk assessment by your doctor.
Avatar m tn In terms of the blood, if you took a lot of ibuprofen, aspirin or Naproxen it could have the effect of thinning your blood (making it take longer to clot) which can contribute to blood in the stool. You should be careful not to overdose on pain relievers because even though they are available over the counter, too much of these drugs at one time can damage your liver among other problems. If I were you, I'd go see my primary care doctor right away, and mention all three symptoms.
Avatar n tn Obviously, you need to consult with your physician. To compare the outcomes of patients treated with various anti-clotting protocols (aspirin vs. coumadin) go the the United States database "Pubmed".
Avatar n tn No constapation and been taking ibprofin for pain
Avatar n tn The most widely studied and prescribed antiplatelet agent for the prevention of stroke and other serious vascular events among high vascular risk patients is aspirin. I take aspirin daily prior to CHF.. Plavix and aspirin for preventing stroke and other serious vascular events in high vascular risk patients. Up to one year after a stent implant, plavix and aspirin are the recommended protocol as statistics have shown a high risk for clot.
Avatar m tn Foundation for IgA Nephropathy: There is one specific drug interaction that needs to be considered. Fish oil may enhance anti-platelet action of Aspirin and other NSAID's ( COX-1 type, Ibuprofen, others). Therefore, use of fish oil together with aspirin (especially daily low dose as used to prevent strokes and heart attacks) may be harmful.