Anti Inflammatories Non Steroidal
Interactions with other medicines
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Some NSAIDs can react unpredictably with other medications. This can affect how well either medicineworks and increase the risk of side effects.
It's particularly important to getmedical advice before taking an NSAID if you're already taking:
- another NSAID
- low-dose aspirin or warfarin medicines used to prevent blood clots
- ciclosporin a medicine used to treat autoimmune conditions such as arthritis or ulcerative colitis
- diuretics medicinessometimes used to treat high blood pressure
- lithium a medicine used to treat bipolar disorder and severe depression
- methotrexate a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
- a type of antidepressant medicine called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
If you're not sure whether a medication you're taking can be taken at the same time as an NSAID, check the leaflet that comes with it, or ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Alternatives to NSAIDs
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Food and alcohol
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Interactions with other medicines
Some NSAIDs can react unpredictably with other medications. This can affect how well either medicineworks and increase the risk of side effects. It's particularly important to getmedical advice befor
Introduction
Read about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a widely used medicine for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and bringing down a high temperature (fever).
Overdoses of NSAIDs
Taking too much of an NSAID can be dangerous. This is known as taking an overdose. Contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice immediately if you take too much of your medicine and you experience problems
Side effects of NSAIDs
Like all medications, there's a risk of side effects from NSAIDs. These tend to bemore common if you're taking high doses for a long time, or you're elderly or in poor general health. Over-the-counter
Types of NSAIDs
NSAIDs are available as tablets, capsules, suppositories (capsules inserted into the bottom), creams, gels and injections. Some can be bought over the counter from pharmacies,while othersneed a prescr
Who can take NSAIDs?
Most people can take NSAIDs, but some people need to be careful about taking them. It's a good idea to ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking an NSAID if you: are over 65 years of age
