The popular anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and naproxen could contribute to the risk of miscarriage when taken early in pregnancy, researchers report online September 6 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Other research has indicated that the common painkillers collectively known as NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can impart some danger to a fetus.
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