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Are over the counter anti inflammatory drugs as good as prescribed drugs?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes. There are actually many over the counter drugs that can take the place of prescription drugs. Most of the time, its just a matter of dosage.
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∙ 12y ago
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What is a good anti-inflammatory drug?
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What NSAID stands for?
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Can you take etodolac and Percocet together?
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Is corticosteroids classified as anti-inflammatory drugs?
yes
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Is there a pain med that has a anti inflammatory in it?
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