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Ibuprofen and Potassium Deficiency

by James on 22 August 2011

Can too much ibuprofen (in products such as Advil) cause potassium deficiency?  A new study suggests that it can, but only at very high doses. Potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) is a condition that can be life threatening.  MedlinePlus has this to say about the condition: A deficiency of potassium (hypokalemia) can happen in people with certain [...]

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The Dangers of NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) For Heart Attack Victims

by James on 8 June 2011

A new study cautions heart attack victims when it comes to common over the counter medications such as ibuprofen. It’s not news that taking ibuprofen may increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.  This is especially a concern to those who are already at a higher risk.  And the more ibuprofen [...]

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Cancer, aspirin and ibuprofen

by James on 6 June 2005

So what’s the story with aspirin and ibuprofen?  First they were telling us that they may have cancer-fighting properties.  But a new study tells a different tale. The research at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA involved 114,460 women.  The study followed the women from 1995 to 2001, and some interesting discoveries [...]

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Tylenol and Advil for children

by James on 10 January 2005

One of the studies about children and migraine that was mentioned in the December 28 issue of Neurology compared ibuprofen and acetaminophen.  Ibuprofen was found to be effective, using the same dosage that you’ve already read about on our ibuprofen dosage page – 7.5-10mg per kg of body weight (that’s 2.2lbs).  Ibuprofen does have it’s [...]

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