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How long is is safe to take anti-inflammatory drugs for ongoing pain and tension in neck and shoulders?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
As short as possible: Assuming you have no medical problems, for example congestive heart failure, gastritis, or kidney disease, then they should be safe to take in the short term. Nonetheless with prolonged exposure these medicines might cause problems such as kidney failure or stomach ulcers and can even lead to problems such as hypertension. There's no consensus on how much is too much - stay in close contact w/ md.
Answered 6/20/2017
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Life long: At recommended doses adjust with changes of weight.
Answered 6/29/2012
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