A member asked:

Constant back and rib pain with costochondritis, what good medicines get rid of the problem?

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Nonsteroidal med: Nosteroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Motrin Aleve (naproxen) etc are better though Codeine containing drugs can be used for pain relief.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Costochondritis: Take Aleve (naproxen) or naproxyn 375 mg twice daily for associated costochondritis rib pain. Ensure that there is no herpes zoster lesion present.

Answered 11/19/2016

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