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NSAIDs
 
NSAIDs are medications for arthritis and other painful inflammatory conditions in the body. Aspirin, ibuprofen (MOTRIN), naproxen (NAPROSYN), and etodolac (LODINE) are a few examples of this class of medication.

Reasons For Use
If you are taking them already and tolerating them well, the reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease may be another very motivating reason to continue. Always deal with the underlying causes when known or possible and consider using the lowest possible dose to accomplish the job.

Side-Effects
Side-effects vary among different NSAIDs with some being safer than others.
 
NSAIDs benefits or hinders:
 
Colon Cancer
Costochronditis
Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout / Hyperuricemia
Low Back Pain
Ochronosis / Alkaptonuria
Osteoarthritis
Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica