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I was just prescribed 15mg of melixicam for chest inflammation. after reading the reviews from people, i'm terrified about being on it. is it safe?
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Costochondritis: Often, costochondritis goes away without treatment. Over-the-counter medicines to ease pain include: ●Pain-relieving creams that have capsaicin or salicylates in them ●Pain-relieving pills such as acetaminophen (sample brand name: Tylenol) or ibuprofen (sample brand name: Advil). Your doctor might prescribe medicines that ease pain, including Meloxicam.
Answered 12/9/2018
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