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I am suffering lot of joint pain in my knees neck wrists 24 7 what is the most effective and safest nsaid drug.am on 2000 mg naproxen daily. no relief?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Meloxicam: Although Meloxicam (Mobic) is being marketed as a COX-2 inhibitor, it is classified in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) as a nonselective nonsteroidal analgesic because it has higher COX-1 inhibitory effects than the other COX-2 inhibitors. Nevertheless, Meloxicam is more potent against COX-2 and is more favorable to the GI system than other nonselective NSAIDs. Ask your PCP for more info.

Answered 6/28/2014

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