/oss/taxonomy/term/3436/all en /oss/article/health/blood-pressure-medication-ibuprofen-and-covid-19 <p> </p> <hr /> <p><em>This article was first published in</em><span> </span><a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-blood-pressure-medication-ibuprofen-and-covid-19/">The Montreal Gazette<span>.</span></a></p> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:37:54 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8194 at /oss /oss/article/nsaids <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>Take-home message:</strong><br /> - Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and diclofenac (Voltaren) can increase your risk of having a heart attack.<br /> - Even short-term use of these medications carries a potential risk.<br /> -Aspirin is the one anti-inflammatory that does not increase heart attack risk, although it comes with an increased risk of bleeding.<br /></p> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:23:32 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7387 at /oss