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Good painkillers for a broken forearm (no surgery)? prescription strength needed, or just motrin or something like that?
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Options: Antiinflammatories and tylenol (acetaminophen) are the first choice. Prescription strength medications are typically reserved for severe cases.
Answered 7/20/2012
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