Advil is America's No.1 selling over-the-counter pain reliever. Millions of us reach for a bottle to ease life's common aches and pains, such as headaches and overworked muscles, but should we?
Ibuprofen — the generic name for Advil and Motrin — is a popular over-the-counter painkiller (OTC) that belongs to a class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). It relieves pain, lowers fever, and reduces inflammation.
Ibuprofen has been used for more than 30 years, and until recently, it was considered safe. However, several studies have questioned that belief. The most recent findings, which were published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, discovered that ibuprofen can reduce fertility in men.
Male volunteers aged 18 to 35 took a daily dosage of 600 milligrams of ibuprofen twice a day — the maximum dosage listed on the label — or a placebo. Within fourteen days, the levels of testosterone in those taking ibuprofen dropped enough to cause a condition called "compensated hypogonadism," a disorder common in elderly men which is associated with reproductive disorders, as well as cardiovascular problems.
Although the researchers believe that the negative effects of ibuprofen on male fertility can be reversed in those who use it for only a short time, they are unsure if they are reversible in long-term users.
Other troubling research has recently emerged..
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5 comments:
They should somehow figure out how to put ibuprofen into the cities' water systems. If the infertility claim is true you will see crime reduced dramatically in about 10 yrs.
Lower testosterone levels from ibuprofen. Ibuprofen must have been developed by a progressive feminist.
Yeah, that doesn't seem like a bad side effect for most.
I take it only when I need it, like when I have the flu or severe back or muscle pain. A bottle of thirty tablets will last me over a year.
Since I have the flu, there is nothing better for getting rid of fever and the aches and pains that come with the flu. Taken only when needed, I think it is a wonder drug, but like any drug, it can be abused.
They all...tylenol, aspirin, advil, etc. have their downfalls like most all medicines. It's a "pick your poison" deal.
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