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Drug and food interactions: What should you avoid while taking methotrexate?

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways People taking methotrexate should avoid alcohol because it can increase the risk of liver damage.Some NSAIDs like aspirin should not be taken with ...
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Use caution with pain relievers, even when they come over-the-counter

When people think of harmful pain medications, opioids are often the first drugs that come to mind. The damage these medications can cause has been the topic of news segments, magazine articles, and ...
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Common medications for lower back pain relief

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain.Be careful using Tylenol if you've had ...
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Primer: Managing NSAID-induced Ulcer Complications - Balancing Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Risks

Ulcer complications associated with the use of NSAIDs, in high-risk patients, are often caused by a failure to identify patients' risk factors, concomitant use of aspirin or multiple NSAIDs, and ...
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Risk of internal bleeding doubles when people on anticoagulants take NSAID painkiller

People who take an anticoagulant medicine double their risk of an internal bleed if they take a type of painkiller called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac ...