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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arthritis

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: I am a long sufferer of arthritis - not sure which kind, but the pharmacy has been unable to contact my prescribing doctor to refill my meds (Meloxicam). Is there an alternative over the counter med I can use to help until I see the doctor again in about a month?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use etoricoxib

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Meloxicam is non steroidal anti -inflammatory drug used to treat drug used to treat arthritis.
Since you are not able to get the regular supply , I would suggest you start on Etoricoxib or etorodolac for the time being.These medicines have fewer side effects compared to diclofenac or Ibuprofen.Or you can use simple paracetamol for
some time as a pain reliever,
I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any further question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arthritis

Brief Answer: Use etoricoxib Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Meloxicam is non steroidal anti -inflammatory drug used to treat drug used to treat arthritis. Since you are not able to get the regular supply , I would suggest you start on Etoricoxib or etorodolac for the time being.These medicines have fewer side effects compared to diclofenac or Ibuprofen.Or you can use simple paracetamol for some time as a pain reliever, I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any further question.