Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Inefficient in Preventing Alzheimer's

sea-maid submitted, created time 7 months 3 weeks (www.efluxmedia.com)

According to a study from the Boston University School of Medicine, neither Celebrex nor Naproxen (both belonging to the class of NSAIDs) preserves mental function in Alzheimer's patients.

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Commonly used pain medications do not prevent Alzheimer's disease

amanda submitted, created time 1 year 8 months (www.physorg.com)

"The clinical trial, conducted at six dementia research clinics across the United States, involved more than 2,100 people over age 70 with no signs of dementia, but a family history of Alzheimer's disease. The participants were randomly assigned daily doses of naproxen, celecoxib, or placebo for up to four years, but most participants had received the treatments for less than two years. "

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Sumatriptan-Naproxen for Acute Treatment of Migraine

amanda submitted, created time 1 year 9 months (jama.ama-assn.org)

"Sumatriptan, 85 mg, plus naproxen sodium, 500 mg, as a single tablet for acute treatment of migraine resulted in more favorable clinical benefits compared with either monotherapy, with an acceptable and well-tolerated adverse effect profile. "

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