![]() ![]() ![]() If you are taking prescription NSAIDs then you can use them for as long as your doctor says that they are safe, though you should always stop and inform your doctor if you get any of the side-effects mentioned in the introduction. If taking them over the counter, there will be advice on the packet about how long they can be taken without seeing a doctor. How long can you take anti-inflammatory tablets? These mainly (selectively) block just the COX-2 enzyme. These block both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Most fall into this group, including diclofenac, ibuprofen, indometacin and naproxen. Anti-inflammatory painkillers are sometimes classified into two main groups: It is the COX-2 enzyme that is mainly involved in making the prostaglandins that are involved with pain and inflammation. There are two types of COX enzymes - COX-1 and COX-2. A reduction in prostaglandin production reduces pain and inflammation. Some prostaglandins are involved in the production of pain and inflammation at sites of injury or damage. COX enzymes help to make other chemicals called prostaglandins. NSAIDs work by blocking (inhibiting) the effect of chemicals (enzymes) called cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. ( See the separate leaflet called Aspirin and Other Antiplatelet Medicines.) If you think that you are still taking aspirin for atrial fibrillation then contact your GP as they will probably want to move you to an anticoagulant. Aspirin used to be taken for a condition called atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) but this is now treated with blood-thinning drugs (anticoagulants). Low-dose aspirin is also used to help prevent blood clots that can cause a heart attack or stroke - this is generally only done for people who have already had a heart attack or stroke or who have angina or other vascular disease, to prevent a further event, as the risks of taking aspirin for prevention outweigh the benefits for those who have not yet had such an event. Ibuprofen and aspirin are also used to bring down a high temperature. When used to reduce inflammation, you might not notice the maximum effect for up to 1-3 weeks after starting a course of tablets. This can further reduce pain and stiffness that occurs with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. With repeated regular doses of NSAIDs, they also reduce inflammation. A short course of an anti-inflammatory medicine is an option to ease short bouts of painful conditions. Muscle and ligament pain (strains and sprains).Īfter a single dose, they work at least as well as paracetamol to ease pain. ![]() Anti-inflammatories are used to relieve pain in various conditions, including: ![]()
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