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A member asked:

What can i do if paracetamol and diclofenac are not working for a pulled muscle in my back?

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Dr. Richard Ramos answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Try other meds: Not all anti-inflammatory medications are the same. So it is reasonable to try a different medicine in the NSAID class such as ibuprofen, naproxen, Meloxicam to name a few.

Answered 6/28/2014

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