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Painkiller side effects cause life-threatening syndrome, woman wins Rs 5.5 lakh relief
July 17, 2026 12:13 pm
The doctor submitted before the consumer that the medicine given to the complainant was a pain-relieving drug routinely prescribed to a large number of patients.
How 58-year-old took ibuprofen 3 times a day and landed with kidney damage, bloody stools
June 10, 2026 4:25 pm
Common over-the-counter painkillers can cause stomach bleeding and kidney damage when used without supervision, especially among those with hypertension and diabetes.
Painkiller use with antibiotics may increase bacterial resistance: Study
August 30, 2025 1:30 pm
Revealing how common non-antibiotics are contributing to antibiotic resistance, the study "is a clear reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications
Painkillers aren’t one-size-fits-all: Here’s why they may be less effective for women than men
March 17, 2025 6:25 pm
Several biological and hormonal factors influence how women respond to pain medications.
US FDA approves suzetrigne: Why the non-opioid painkiller may be a game changer
January 31, 2025 11:11 pm
Opioids are a class of drugs that “derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant”, according to the website of the US-based Johns Hopkins Medicine. Some common opioids include oxycodone, morphine, codeine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Is overusing painkillers harming your stomach and kidney?
October 17, 2024 10:48 am
Here’s all you need to know about the hidden dangers of popping pills
Popping painkiller Meftal at will? Govt issues safety alert
December 09, 2023 2:21 pm
Side effects are rare and known, say doctors but advise against indiscriminate use without a prescription
Still addicted to painkillers for body ache and fever? Here’s why you should not take them randomly
July 21, 2023 4:35 pm
It is dengue season and if you contract this viral infection, consuming pain medicines can increase the risk of internal bleeding. Pain medicines are known to prevent clotting of the blood and hence can lead to worsening of the symptoms, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
Are you taking painkillers daily? Chances are your liver is getting damaged
July 12, 2023 3:52 pm
According to Dr Sanjay Gupta, consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, consuming painkillers daily can cause a host of issues like liver injury, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, permanent kidney damage
Why shouldn’t you take OTC painkillers like Advil or Motrin? They up risk of heart disease, specially among diabetics
April 21, 2023 2:13 pm
In addition to the effect on heart and kidney, NSAIDs can also lead to gastric ulcer formation. So, keeping in view multiple adverse effects of this class of drugs, their prolonged use should be avoided by both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals, says Dr Chhavi Agrawal, Associate Consultant, Endocrinology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
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