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Painkillers: what's safe to take now.(Goodhealth)(Brief Article)

Good Housekeeping,  June, 2005  by Bailey, Janet

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A number of prescription drugs (Celebrex and Bextra, as well as the discontinued Vioxx) have been linked to heart problems. Yet these painkillers are safer for your stomach than OTC options like aspirin and, for some people, ibuprofen. Confused? Read on.

If you're at risk for heart disease, best to stick to the old standbys: ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). If these upset your stomach, try taking an acid reducer like Pepcid AC ...

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