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Are there any over the counter meds i can take for osteoarthritis?
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OTC arthritis pills: Hello pills OTC for arthritis. YES MANY. MOTRIN or any ibuprofen derivative will do nicely. You might want to discuss this with your local pharmacist as well. thanks http://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/medications-list#Overview1
Answered 12/9/2015
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Osteoarthrits: Buffered aspirin, ibuprofen, alleve, consider p Over the counter Prilosec concurrently to protect your stomach
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