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What type of pain medication is typically prescribed for arthritis?
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NSAIDs: There are many different types of "arthritis". The most common kind is osteoarthritis. The most commonly prescribed medication for osteoarthritis is a class called the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (nsaids) and includes ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam, piroxicam, diclofenac etc.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Arthritis: Usually anti-inflammatory medications (nsaid's)-remember this is as an adjunct to exercise, pt and other modalities.
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