The dangers of using Ibuprofen, according to doctors, may exceed the advantages. Although ibuprofen may temporarily relieve headaches and back pain, is it worth the risk of developing heart disease? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning in 2005, noting that Ibuprofen can greatly raise your risk of heart disease. They claim that even short-term consumption raises a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Drugs have varied effects on our bodies as we become older. Some drugs may become more potent with time, while others may become less so. Others can be dangerous at amounts that would have been considered safe in previous decades. Researchers advise persons over 40 to choose their pain medicines carefully to avoid complications from drugs such as pain relievers.
Here are some pain relievers that are safe to use if you’re over 40, according to Healthline.
The American Geriatric Society (AGS) released evidence-based guidelines for addressing geriatric pain in 2009. Acetaminophen is indicated as the primary (first-step) and ongoing medication for pain management; opioids are advised for moderate-to-severe pain, and supplementary analgesics are recommended for individuals with specific pain types, such as neuropathic pain, according to the AGS guidelines.
Analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) should be avoided since they have the potential to produce adverse events (AEs) and worsen specific disease states, according to the guidelines.
