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Analgesics for Osteoarthritis Pain
Acetaminophen | ||||
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What are the generic and brand names? | Acetaminophen is the generic name for this medicine. The brand name is Tylenol®. | |||
Is this medicine available without a prescription? | This medicine is available without a prescription. | |||
How well does this medicine help pain and swelling? |
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What are the possible side effects of this medicine? |
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NSAIDs | ||||
What are the generic and brand names? | These medicines go by many generic and brand names:
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Are any of these medicines available without a prescription? | Ibuprofen and naproxen are available without a prescription. | |||
How well do these medicines help pain and swelling? |
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What are the possible side effects of these medicines? |
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Skin Creams | ||||
What are the generic and brand names? |
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Are any of these medicines available without a prescription? | Capsaicin and salicylate creams are available without a prescription. | |||
How well do these medicines help pain and swelling? |
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What are the possible side effects of these medicines? |
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Supplements | ||||
What are the generic and brand names? | The generic names for these supplements are glucosamine (pronounced glue-KOH-suh-meen) and chondroitin (pronounced kon-DROY-tin). These are sold under many brand names, and are sometimes sold together as one pill. | |||
Are these supplements available without a prescription? | These supplements are available without a prescription, and can be found in grocery stores, drug stores, and natural food stores. | |||
How well do these supplements help pain and swelling? |
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What are the possible side effects of these supplements? |
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