Fibromyalgia (FMS), a chronic condition that causes widespread muscle pain and fatigue, can be primary or secondary. In primary (idiopathic) fibromyalgia—the more common form—the cause is unknown. In ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I took naproxen for six months or so (two tabs per day, four on bad days) because of acute back and leg pain caused by fibromyalgia.When I discovered my blood pressure ...

Drugs like ibuprofen can damage our gut lining. Try this instead. Studies have linked nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin, to serious health effects.

Anti-inflammatory drugs -- including ibuprofen and naproxen ... Muscle relaxants, such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), may provide some relief of muscle pain, especially when taken at bedtime.

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) This drug is reported to have a "modest benefit in patients with fibromyalgia and is used as a standard therapy for muscle pain," according to the Institute for Clinical ...

NSAID pain relievers are available in OTC and prescription-­strength versions of aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, and ­generic), ibuprofen (Advil and generic), and naproxen (Aleve and generic ...

A friend, epidemiologist Dr. René Najera, posted on social media last weekend that he went to a Walmart in Mt. Airy, Maryland to buy some naproxen and acetaminophen. When he went to open the ...

You should not drink alcohol while taking certain medications—and it's important to know how long after taking medicine you can drink. You may have heard that mixing alcohol and medication can ...

Millions of people who take widely prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen and ibuprofen to ease joint pain may unintentionally increase swelling and discomfort in their knees over time, ...

Over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen can help manage the pain of cramps. Other options include muscle relaxers for leg cramps and hormonal treatment for ...

Somatic pain is the type of pain you feel in your skin, muscles, joints, and bones. It can feel like a gnawing, aching, or cramping. Some people describe somatic pain as "sharp." You will experience ...