Warnings for n-saids

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We were having a lively discussion about what drugs to take and what not to

take. Here is some important information you may want to put in your

" favorites " to be able to refer to later. Please read carefully and look for the

drugs you do take.

" NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or

intestine. These problems may develop at any time during treatment, may happen

without warning symptoms, and may cause death. The risk may be higher for people

who take NSAIDs for a long time, are older in age, have poor health, or who

drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day while taking ibuprofen. Tell your

doctor if you take any of the following medications: anticoagulants ('blood

thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; other NSAIDS such as ketoprofen

(Orudis KT, Actron) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); or oral steroids such as

dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone

(Deltasone). Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had ulcers, bleeding

in your stomach or intestines, or other bleeding disorders. "

Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had heart

disease, a heart attack, or a stroke,if you smoke,and if you have or have ever

had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.Get emergency medical

help right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: chest pain,

shortness of breath, weakness in one part or side of the body, or slurred

speech.

Go to this website and read the entire article.

http://www.righthealth.com/Health/INGREDIENT_IN_IBUPROFEN/-od-definition_medmast\

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What's in Tylenol?

Take acetaminophen exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take

it more often than directed on the package label or prescribed by your doctor.

Taking more than the recommended amount may cause damage to your liver. Read the

rest of the article and hundreds of products that contain acetaminophen.

http://www.righthealth.com/Health/What_Ingredients_Are_In_Tylenol/-od-definition\

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This is the warning for Etodolac.

People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) (other than

aspirin) such as etodolac may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a

stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen

without warning and may cause death. This risk may be higher for people who take

NSAIDs for a long time. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or

has ever had heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke, if you smoke, and if

you have or have ever had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

Get emergency medical help right away if you experience any of the following

symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness in one part or side of the

body, or slurred speech.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a692015.html

Blessings,

Lottie