What medications are best for arthritis pain relief?
The good news is that there are now many medications available for arthritis. Most are relatively safe and well tolerated, but no medication is completely free of possible side effects. If your symptoms are a regular problem, you need professional advice from a doctor about what medications to take and how much. If your pain is present only occasionally and follows some unusual activity, you could try one or two acetaminophen tablets, which are sold over-the-counter. Many such preparations are available. Ordinarily, all work equally well. Some people prefer aspirin instead. If you have a history of peptic ulcer disease, bleeding, asthma or allergies, talk to your doctor before taking aspirin or a drug like ibuprofen. If your symptoms are prolonged and are related to activities that you don’t participate in all of the time, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen may bring relief. These drugs can be purchased without a prescription. If your symptoms
