The effectiveness of NSAIDS for longterm pain is questionable according to new research. Chronic use of these drugs shows their effectiveness is close to that of a placebo. There are many alternatives to drugs for pain management that are more effective and far safer.
More than 30,000 people die annually in the US from this class of drugs, which include Advil, ibuprofen, Aleve, Celebrex, Voltaren, Feldene, Naproxen, Indocin, and many more. Both Vioxx and Bextra were removed from the market after causing more than 50,000 deaths from heart attacks and strokes! The most serious side effects include renal failure, GI bleeds, heart attacks, strokes, fluid retention, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and more.
