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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medications that reduce pain and inflammation. The class is typically prescribed for treating arthritis, headache, fever and a variety of other aches and pains. Aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are well known over the counter (OTC) NSAIDs. Prescription only products include indomethacin, diclofenac, Celebrex and many others. As you might expect as a class NSAIDs are prescribed and used quite regularly. Perhaps because of this familiarity and OTC availability, the general public seems to have the perception that they are quite safe. Clinical research, however, over the last decade has shown a link between NSAIDs and heart attack and stroke. Please click here to download accompanying text; http://islanddrug.com/podcasts/NSAIDs.pdf