Posted June 10, 2021
More than 96% of all those over the age of 65 have used an NSAID for pain control within the last two weeks.[i] NSAIDs are known to have serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers as well as kidney failure and higher cardiovascular risks for strokes and heart attacks.[ii] In England, NSAIDs were associated with 30% of all hospital admissions for preventable adverse drug reactions. Read more.