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Could a popular pain reliever put you at a greater risk of heart attack and stroke? This could be the case considering the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an updated warning label for popular pain relievers – NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen and Celebrex. NSAIDs are also used in cold, flu and sleep medications. The FDA is set to make similar warning changes to lower-dose over-the-counter (OTC) NSAIDs, including Aleve (the least likely to increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes), Motrin and Advil as well.

http://blackdoctor.org/461600/fda-issues-stronger-warning-on-popular-otc-pain-relievers/