Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 > Jo,any ideals on what arthritis med I can take??? Pat, I got your phone message but it was late. To the best of my knowledge we are not restricted in taking Nsaids...NSAIDs are sometimes also referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The most prominent members of this group of drugs are aspirin, ibuprofen(Motrin), and naproxen(Aleve) partly because they are available over-the-counter. Below is the most common Nsaids. As you can see you were already taking an Nsaid when you were taking Celebrex. Which over the counter Nsaid you should take? The one that gives you the most relief with the least amount of tummy upset! aspirin celecoxib (Celebrex) diclofenac (Voltaren) diflunisal (Dolobid) etodolac (Lodine) ibuprofen (Motrin) indomethacin (Indocin) ketoprofen (Orudis) ketorolac (Toradol) nabumetone (Relafen) naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) oxaprozin (Daypro) piroxicam (Feldene) salsalate (Amigesic) sulindac (Clinoril) tolmetin (Tolectin) Hope this helps. Hugs Jo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 This is Diane, over in Atascadero; I have real bad artirist in my left knee and will be going for a knee replacement this fall. I've used naproxen for several years, it's the only one that works for me. But I always take it with food, like yogurt.Because of stomach issues.Otherwise the knee is very painful when I want to walk.Good luck. Diane 8/15/07 288/148 Subject: OTC meds To: DS_Friends_Keshishian Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:06 AM My insurance has decided that they aren't going to pay for my celebrex anymore and I have to go to another med. Well one of these that they gave me has another pill to go with it, plus is isn't good for the heart. And on top of that it says it can be used for an unwanted pregency???? I am not taking those pills!!! What I need to know is what otc can I take that won't upset the tummy. I need something as my joints are really hurting,and if I can get an otc med, I will just take that.... God bless, Pat Jo,any ideals on what arthritis med I can take??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I take advil liquid gels for daytime pain. I take gasX (simethicone) several times a day for gas. I drink an occasional Guiness beer....and that helps me poop! LOL!? Guiness has less carbonation than all the other beers, and I dont ever drink soda, so I think that is what the swelling/bloating is about with most.? I dont get 'buzzed' with the beer unless I drink it too fast...so I just sip it over a few hours timeframe.? It is nice to have when socializing and the benefit of being able to have a bowel movement is a definate plus for my severe constipation problems. I have taken tylenol rapid release gels in the past, but was told it was really bad for the liver.? Since I have to take Vicoden or Norco, I can no longer take any other tylenol (acetominophen) products. So Advil liquid gels are my little pain relief. Anne in Santee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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