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Return To Arthritis FAQ Archive   Search the Archives What medications are used to treat arthritis? Answered By Alex Trenor, Editor Speaking of medication for arthritis, there are now over 100 medications that are widely use for treating arthritis. On the other hand, the most widely use is taking drugs and painkiller pills. There are also patients who undergo some surgery depending upon their situation. The medications should come from a legitimate doctors and physicians. Normally the doctor set a qualification for the prescription of drugs and other sort of medications. What are the side effects of the most common arthritis medications? NSAID or the Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are the most popular and the most commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis. Several types of NSAID are sold in the market. The most famous are the acetylated, COX, Selective Inhibitors. NSAID works harshly in some of the enzymes and blocking the activity of the cells. Several cases increased the risk of developing other health problems because of continuous taking of NSAID. According to some patients, they experience dizziness, insomnia and headache after taking this drug. --- permission must be obtained from editor Alex Trenor to re-publish --- Alternative Medicine Arthritis

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