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Taking an NSAID
(HealthDay News) - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are pain relievers, many of which are available without a doctor's prescription. They include aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen.
While NSAIDs are safe for most people in recommended doses, the following people shouldn't take these drugs unless they've consulted a doctor first:
- Anyone who takes a blood-thinning medication.
- Anyone with bleeding in the stomach, intestines or any type of bleeding disorder.
- Anyone who has stomach ulcers.
- Anyone who has liver or kidney disease.
- Anyone who consumes three or more alcoholic drinks per day.
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Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
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First published: 09/16/2008
Last updated: 09/16/2008
Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC