What makes Ultracet different from other pain medications?
According to Ortho-McNeil: “ULTRACET is different from aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, Celebrex, or Vioxx. ULTRACET offers effective pain relief with fewer prostaglandin-related side-effects that interfere with other treatments. That means it may be a good choice if you are at risk of stomach ulcers, because ULTRACET has not been associated with ulcers or stomach bleeding in medical studies. In addition, ULTRACET does not impair kidney function or interact with many blood pressure medications. And if you are at risk of kidney problems, ULTRACET does not affect the hormone-like system that helps keep your kidneys working normally. However, your physician may need to adjust your dose of ULTRACET if your kidney function is below normal.” Q: What are the side effects? A: “All medicines, including ULTRACET, can cause side effects. People who experienced side effects with ULTRACET in medical studies usually did so at the be
