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What painkiller can i use for longer like which i can safely use for years for my chronic back pain? i been in moxen and advil (ibuprofen) alternate for 1 year.

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Dr. Nirmal Nandakumar answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Pain: I am not familiar with moxen but you can take ultram for chronic pain.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/6/2014

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