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Recent study showed that daily use of nsaids can increase your risk of heart attack. so whats something safer my mom can take daily for her knee pain?
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Tylenol (acetaminophen): Have her try Tylenol (acetaminophen). Knee injections may also help.
Answered 7/21/2015
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