Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Pain Reliever Side Effects

Before you get a pain reliever for situation such as headache, muscle or joint pain, sinusitis, make sure you recognize about the prospective side effects.

The American Academy of Family medical doctor says you must talk to your doctor regarding these prospective risks of pain medications:

Liver damage can happen in people who take huge amount of acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), or in those who previously have liver problems.
Gastrointestinal troubles such as ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding or upset stomach -- can arise in people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for long time. NSAIDs contain aspirin and ibuprofen.
Kidney damage, if NSAIDs are used regularly for long time.
NSAIDs can act together with medicines that people take to combat high blood pressure. NSAIDs can also make higher blood pressure.
Sometimes, people can be allergic to pain medications.

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