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Which is better for oa in spine, knee, and hands? meloxicam 15mg vs 20 mg piroxicam vs 400 mg of celebrex? thanks!

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Any but depends : This really depends on you. Each of them has a similar wrist factors G.I. upset, bleeding ulcers, decreased kidney function, increase blood pressure. Therefore with your physician you could help decide what’s the best therapy

Answered 4/30/2018

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