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    … over-the-counter alternatives. Aspirin helps prevent heart attack by thinning ..... formation of clots that could clog an artery. Aspirin also protects against coronary artery ..... Talk with your doctor before starting aspirin therapy. Dosage: Most patients take …

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  1. Sorting out Pain Relievers

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    Generic Name Aspirin Acetaminophen Ibuprofen Naproxen Ketoprofen Common Brand Names Bayer, Norwich, St. Joseph ..... Pain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Fever Yes Yes Not as effective as aspirin No Not frequently recommended Swollen Joints, Muscle Inflammation …

  2. The Amazing Aspirin

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    … and liver damage. Aspirin is a blood thinner ..... were invented today, aspirin would probably have ..... pain-killers (like ibuprofen and acetaminophen ) can relieve pain ..... side effects, only aspirin appears to have long …

  3. Acetaminophen : Use Caution with Kids

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    Although acetaminophen is one of the safest medicines for ..... than it relieves. Overdoses of acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Children ..... believed was the correct dose of acetaminophen for their children's fevers …

  4. Explaining Your Pain

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    … patients are wary of strong painkillers , such as opiates (derived ..... than the common choices of aspirin , ibuprofen , and naproxen sodium (nonsteroidal anti ..... medications. If they both have acetaminophen , for instance, you could …

  5. An Aspirin a Day?

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    … arteries contribute to heart disease. Aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and some strokes ..... tablet every other day or an 81-mg baby aspirin a day for people with heart disease ..... after symptoms of a heart attack appear, aspirin also significantly cuts down on subsequent …

  6. Protect Your Pet from Common Household Dangers

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    … when using any pump or aerosol spray around birds. Human medications such as pain killers (including aspirin , acetaminophen , and ibuprofen ), cold medicines, anti-cancer drugs, anti-depressants, vitamins, and diet pills can all be …

  7. Medicine Chest Makeover

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    … their cabinet with the following: Pain relievers, such as aspirin , ibuprofen , or acetaminophen . (Avoid giving children and teenagers aspirin ; studies show a link between aspirin and Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.) Adhesive …

  8. Could Your Jaw Pain Be TMJ?

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    … squeezing the muscle in the cheek. Short-term use of anti-inflammatory pain medications such as aspirin , ibuprofen , or acetaminophen . Good posture while working at the computer. Stress reduction techniques, such as yoga or meditation …

  9. Aspirin for Your Heart

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    … saved every year if more people took an aspirin when they experienced chest pain or other ..... t matter what brand, just as long as aspirin is used," says Dr. Charles Hennekens ..... internationally recognized expert on heart disease. Aspirin prevents blood platelets from sticking …

  10. Please Your Knees

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    … spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. If your knee pain is constant, try ibuprofen , naproxen , or buffered aspirin . If there is no improvement after two or three weeks, see a doctor. And try these techniques: A …

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