Question 1

what are nsaids?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: NSAIDS is an acronym that means Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. And that is exactly what they do they are not steroids but have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. They can cross-react in patients who have aspirin allergy. Naproxen and ibuprofen are examples of over the counter  NSAIDS and there are others available only by prescription.

Question 2

can nsaids make colds last longer?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it.: Although some encourage allowing a fever to take it's course as part of the body's way to recover, there is either no temperature elevation or mild temperature elevation normally seen with a cold.

Question 3

what damage can nsaids do to my body?

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Nsaids: They can cause internal nleeding in your bowels, kidneys, skin and ither organs.

Question 4

can we use oral and topical nsaids together?

Accepted Answer

Would be careful: Although technically topical nsaids should not be absorbed, there is a possibility that some of them can get into the blood from the skin. So, if you take both oral and topical nsaids at same time, you can get side effects. So, would be careful.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: nsaids?

Accepted Answer

Anti Inflammatory: Nsaid stands for non steroidal anti inflammatory agent. So the most potent anti inflammatory agents are steroids like prednisone. Nsaids are motrin, alleve, advil, ibuprofen.

Question 6

which otc nsaids are best for which types of pain?

Accepted Answer

About equally: effective.  All of the OTC medications are about equally effective. You may try a few out to see which suits you the best. If you drink alcohol, I would recommend avoiding acetaminophen and aspirin.

Question 7

if i'm allergic to nsaids what other meds can i take?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen: Acetaminphen (tylenol) and other narcotic analgesics for pain control only.  Not as anti-inflammatory.  Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) can be used as anti-inflammatory.

Question 8

is there a hydracodone medicine that does not have other ingredients as i have a terrible reaction to the nsaids  ?

Accepted Answer

No: All available hydrocodone products on the market contain either Acetaminophen (tylenol) or ibuprofen.

Question 9

can nsaids cause headache?

Accepted Answer

It's possible : Some people are sensitive to certain drugs and a drug like nsaids can cause headaches in some people.

Question 10

do nsaids reduce normal body temperature?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Anti-inflammatory medications interrupt your body's ability to cause inflammation, and also to decrease the ability to mount a febrile response. So, they can decrease the ability to have a fever, but should not drop your body's normal temperature set point. If your core temp is low, you may consider having yourself checked for hypothyroidism

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