NSAIDs
Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot
Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot Take pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) after a flu shot at your own risk, as they may dilute the vaccine’s effectiveness. These medications work by blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which can reduce the production of antibodies that protect against illness. Avoid […]
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New insights may pave way for painkillers with fewer side effects
New insights may pave way for painkillers with fewer side effects New insights from scientists may lead to painkillers with fewer side effects by targeting specific receptors that cause pain but not inflammation. The study, published in Nature Communications, identified the EP2 receptor as the main culprit behind prostaglandin-mediated pain, rather than inflammation. Blocking the […]
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