Can NSAIDs be used with Glucosamine?
A. Yes. If doctors use this joint nutrient as a part of their arthritis and joint therapy, they often prescribe the NSAID at the beginning of the therapy along with Glucosamine, or in combination with Chondroitin, knowing that the NSAID will act quickly for pain relief and in a few short weeks becomes ineffective. They also know that the it starts slow, taking affect in a few weeks, about the time the NSAIDs taper off. This therapy can be worked this way because Glucosamine has no side effects that can interact or compound the side effects brought on by the drugs. The NSAID prescriptions can interfere with healing, so may be used initially and only in times of excessive pain for short periods (a few weeks).
