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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoarthritis Medications

Medications

Many medications are available for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A major analysis indicated that drug therapy is generally more effective than non-drug treatments (surgery, acupuncture). The following are some of the medications used in mild to severe cases:

Acetaminophen
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitors
Capsaicin
Tramadol
Narcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)
Glucosamine and chondroitin (see Natural Remedies section)

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...onset of action than H2 blockers such as Zantac and Pepcid. Aciphex, however, has a more rapid... Read more »

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