Based on these studies, the most common NSAID side effects include:
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
- An unexplained rash
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Vomiting.
Some other side effects of NSAIDs include:
Dizziness
Feeling lightheaded
Problems with balance
Difficulty concentrating
Mild headaches
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that people using NSAIDs may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke than those people who do not take them. This warning does not apply to those who take aspirin. This risk may be higher in people who have been taking NSAIDs for a long time.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, rash, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. NSAIDs may also cause fluid retention which can lead to edema. The most serious side effects are kidney failure, liver failure, ulcers, and prolonged bleeding after an injury or surgery.
NSAIDs may increase the risk of potentially fatal stomach and intestinal adverse reactions (for example, bleeding, ulcers and perforation of the stomach or intestines). These events can occur at any time during treatment and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for these adverse events. NSAIDs (except low dose aspirin) may increase the risk of potentially fatal heart attacks, stroke, and related conditions. This risk may increase with duration of use and in patients who have underlying risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease. NSAIDs should not be used for the treatment of pain resulting from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.” (8)
What are some prescription NSAIDs?
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
NSAIDs Side Effects - http://mcaf.ee/39og5
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines (NSAIDs) - http://mcaf.ee/4l6hm
The science behind aspirin - http://mcaf.ee/2uxjd
Medications - http://mcaf.ee/tcbkl
How Serious are NSAIDs Side Effects? | PainKiller Awareness - http://mcaf.ee/jmc6v
