FDA Strengthens Warnings On Non-Aspirin Painkillers

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers to update labels on certain non-aspirin painkillers, reports NBC News.

The FDA is strengthening warnings on certain painkillers and is asking manufacturers to update labels for both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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Carol Reif

07/10/2015 3:00 p.m.

The FDA is strengthening its warnings about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), both over-the-counter and prescription, saying they can increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes, NBC reported.

The warnings cover brand names like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen). Also included are prescription arthritis drugs like Celebrex, the NBC report said.

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