The Bradfords haven't yet analyzed how many of those doses were opioid drugs versus other painkillers, but David Bradford suspects it's a large chunk. (sciencemag.org)
Joseph S. Ross, MD, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine, in New Haven, Conn., says that the «broad brush conclusion» of the study is that doctors should first prescribe NSAIDs — such as aspirin or naproxen (Aleve)-- before starting patients on other painkillers. (health.com)
Don't take Tylenol and other painkillers during pregnancy. (treehugger.com)