Research on pain management during placement of intrauterine devices (IUD) is lacking, but most studies so far indicate that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not effective, according ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NSAIDs should be the top choice for treating nonsurgical pain in children. Combinations like acetaminophen and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For patients with diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis who take low-dose drugs at lower frequencies, ...

When people think of harmful pain medications, opioids are often the first drugs that come to mind. The damage these medications can cause has been the topic of news segments, magazine articles, and ...

Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Advil (ibuprofen) are two of the most widely used over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief and inflammation. While both medications ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, proved better at easing the intensity of chronic back, knee or hip pain than opioids, according to a study published in JAMA.

NHS warns osteoarthritis patients about the risks of long-term NSAID use and highlights safer pain management options, ...

NSAIDs strain the kidneys, as does endurance running, and many race organisers advise against taking the anti-inflammatories ...

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. "This is because they reduce ...

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others. Back pain is a common condition with many possible causes. People ...