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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
To help prevent blood clots.Aspirin, an NSAID, is not recommended for everyone and should always be taken as directed.Aspirin may cause side effects, including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and heartburn. Physicians nowadays recommend other more effective pain relievers.Aspirin should not be given to children and teens as it has been linked to an increased risk of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain.“Adolescents and children should never be given aspirin for flu-like symptoms, chickenpox and other viral illnesses due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome,” says Dr. Miller.Aspirin has special benefits for people with heart disease. It is widely used to help prevent and manage heart disease and stroke in people with a high risk.Aspirin thins out platelets, the cells responsible for blood clots, which can contribute to strokes and heart attacks. Clotting can clog the arteries supplying the heart and brain. Other NSAIDs are not recommended for people with heart disease, high blood pressure or other risk factors. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is an NSAID that can be used to treat pain and inflammation and reduce fever. It may be more effective for some symptoms or conditions, depending on the type of pain.“I often recommend ibuprofen for menstrual cramps and sore muscles,” explains Dr. Miller.“Ibuprofen is less of a stomach irritant than aspirin and has less of a blood-thinning effect if you have any conditions where loss of platelets would be a concern,” he says. “However, it’s important to note there have been some concerns that ibuprofen can contribute to kidney damage if not used correctly.” Naproxen Naproxen (Aleve) is the most powerful anti-inflammatory pain reliever available without a prescription. It is especially effective for sprains, sunburns and arthritis and other conditions.Similar doses of Naproxen tend to last longer than other non-prescription pain relievers. They can last eight to 12 hours, compared to four to eight hours. Fewer tablets can be taken during the day.Naproxen is not recommended for people over 65. Older adults are more likely to have side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding.
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