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Suggest Over The Counter Medication In Place Of Celebrex
I took Celebrex 10 years ago for tennis elbow. It worked great and I have not been bothered by it again until recently. I was wondering if there is an over the counter medication that is like Celebrex that would work as good, and not have to get a prescription for.
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
Hello,
I am not sure as to the intyensity of the pain but Advil (ibuprofen) is in the same drug class as Celebrex and It works well for mild to moderate pain. It is a cheaper over the counter alternative, although I would not recommend prolonged use, due to side effects. Use occasionally and if pain persists, you'll need to have an x Ray done to determine the cause.
Wishing you all the best
I am not sure as to the intyensity of the pain but Advil (ibuprofen) is in the same drug class as Celebrex and It works well for mild to moderate pain. It is a cheaper over the counter alternative, although I would not recommend prolonged use, due to side effects. Use occasionally and if pain persists, you'll need to have an x Ray done to determine the cause.
Wishing you all the best
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