Author: Sarah Ludwig Rausch

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

Sarah Ludwig Rausch is a freelance writer and copyeditor based in South Dakota. Find her at BlueZebraMedia.com.

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are some of the most commonly used pain relievers and can either be prescribed by your doctor or purchased over the counter (OTC). They’re used to treat a wide range of illnesses, from arthritis to headaches to sprains to postsurgical pain. Like any medication, NSAIDs can cause side effects, some of them serious. Common Names of NSAIDs Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, etc.), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn), celecoxib (Celebrex), fenoprofen (Nalfon), indomethacin (Indocin), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), diclofenac (Voltaren), salsalate (Disalcid) How They Work (Method of Action) NSAIDs block proteins called cyclooxygenase enzymes…

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