FDA Strengthens Heart Attack, Stroke Warnings On Popular Painkillers

FDA approves abuse-deterrent OxyContin label changes
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Federal health regulators are bolstering warning labels on popular pain relievers like Advil and Aleve, adding new information about the risks of heart attack and stroke.

Federal health regulators are bolstering warning labels on popular pain relievers like Advil and Aleve, adding new information about the risks of heart attack and stroke. The change applies to over-the-counter medications as well as more high-powered prescription drugs. Language on the anti-inflammatory pills currently warns that they can increase the risk of heart-related problems if used long term.

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