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Does naproxen decrease the amount of calcium deposits in my shoulder; or is it solely used as an anti-inflammatory? or is it both and the same?
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Anti-inflammatory: Naproxen will not decrease calcium deposits in a joint.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Antiinflammatory : Naproxen is a good antiinflammatory, but it won't remove calcium deposits from your shoulder.
Answered 6/30/2014
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