Question 1

i'm allergic to nsaids. i've taken excedrine migraine for years and it never bothered me.  should i stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

Excedrin Migraine: has no NSAIDs, but contains aspirin, which can cross react with NSAIDs, however, if so far you had no reaction, you may still take it, but what kind of allergies to NSAIDs that you have? and is it a true allergy or side effects? if still concerned you may want to see an allergist/Immunologist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck

Question 2

i suffer from migraines. but excedrine and any nsaid is harsh for my stomach. is tylenol (acetaminophen) extra strength a good substitute.?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Could be tylenol (acetaminophen) helping some patients, but in my experience, is not the best. Many  patient use ibuprofen, when the headache is tensions  related . Is you have migraine i would kike recommend you to check with pcp, and neurology, and determine your specific type of headache, and better treatment. Meds comes with coated, and reduce stomach problems.

Question 3

is nsaid effective?

Accepted Answer

OA : Nsaids are very effective for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. It can also be used to increase the effectiveness of narcotics.

Question 4

what does nsaid signify?

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Class of drug: Nsaid is the scientific term for a class of pain relievers that include but are not limited to Ibuprofen (advil, motrin), celocoxib, aspirin, Naproxen (naprosyn, aleve), indomethacin, keterolac (toradol), and diclofenac (voltaren).  It stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Question 5

what is the strongest nsaid available?

Accepted Answer

Toradol : might qualify for that

Question 6

is midrin a nsaid ?

Accepted Answer

No: Midrin contains Acetaminophen as an active ingredient.

Question 7

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 8

does pepto contain any nsaid?

Accepted Answer

Salicylates: Peptobismol contains salicylate, which is a NSAID. It is different in some ways from other common NSAIDs but if you have a history of an allergy to Aspirin or any other NSAID, you should not use Pepto.

Question 9

what the side effect of nsaid ?

Accepted Answer

Several: They may increase the chance of heart attack or stroke. This increases if you have heart disease or risk factors for it, such as high blood pressure or when nsaids are taken for long periods.  Stomach and intestine ulcers and bleeding may occur that can cause death.  Allergic reactions may occur as with any other class of drugs.

Question 10

is arcoxia pills one type of nsaid?

Accepted Answer

A newer type: Arcoxia is etoricoxib, a cox-2 inhibitor. A cox-2 inhibitor is not quite the same as a traditional NSAID. Both cox-2 inhibitors and traditional NSAIDs have the ability to control pain and inflammation. However, cox-2 inhibitors have an added safety benefit in being less likely to cause stomach problems such as ulcers, bleeding, and obstruction.

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