Abstract
To explore amateur endurance athletes' use and views about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). An online cross-sectional survey of amateur athletes at four athletic clubs. Of a sample of 129 of amateur athletes, 68% (n=88) reported using NSAIDs in the previous 12months (84.4% in triathletes, 70.9% in runners and 52.5% in cyclists). Overall, ibuprofen was the most popular drug (n=48). There was a lack of knowledge of adverse drug reactions, with only 26% of use advised by a doctor or pharmacist. There is high usage of NSAIDs in amateur athletes, including before and during events, largely without professional health advice. Informational needs of amateur athletes are not being met.
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