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jberryhill

(62,444 posts) Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:16 AM Mar 2020

French Health Ministry Warns On Ibuprofen

The French Health Ministry believes that ibuprofen (and NSAIDs generally) may be interfering with the body’s immune response, and is advising against OTC anti-inflammatory drugs.

Instead, they suggest acetaminophen for pain and fever.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-aggravate-coronavirus-infection

That is what the French Health Ministry is saying. You should consult with your health care provider before making decisions about your medications.

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French Health Ministry Warns On Ibuprofen (Original Post) jberryhill Mar 2020 OP

I've been taking aleve 2x/day MissB Mar 2020 #1

I take ibuprofen for headaches jimfields33 Mar 2020 #2

MissB

(15,812 posts)

1. I've been taking aleve 2x/day

Reply to jberryhill (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:21 AM

Mar 2020

For my arthritic knee. It provides me with some relief.

Sigh. I’ve been reading this warning for a couple of days.

Stopped taking aleve a few days ago.

jimfields33

(15,952 posts)

2. I take ibuprofen for headaches

Reply to MissB (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:16 AM

Mar 2020

I cannot stop especially since it’s a few times a week and not daily. If I get the headache and don’t take medicine then I want to die anyway. Yes it’s that bad.

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