Arthritis Stomach
A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet has found that the painkiller Celebrex (celecoxib) is better for the stomachs of arthritis patients than a combination of the painkiller Voltaren (diclofenac) and the proton-pump inhibitor Prilosec (omeprazole). The research included 4,484 patients in 32 countries or territories who were given either Celebrex twice daily or the Voltaren/Prilosec combo. Investigators found that the Voltaren/Prilosec combination quadrupled patients' risk of...
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When Rheumatoid Arthritis Isn’t Your Biggest Problem
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Stomach Bacteria Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists working with mice have found that a type of bacteria that lives in the gut may trigger an immune response that can lead to rheumatoid... Read more »
Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets with EZ-Open Cap Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and McNeil Consumer Healthcare have announced a nationwide recall of all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet... Read more »
Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
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Arthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Joint inflammationTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause cannot... Read more »
Fewer stomach problems with celecoxib than with other NSAIDs
Patients taking COX-2 inhibitors for arthritis pain experience fewer gastrointestinal problems than those taking nonspecific non-steroidal... Read more »
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