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NSAIDS compared with simple analgesics

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There is evidence that NSAIDs are slightly more effective than than paracetamol in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  • in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, NSAIDs are slightly better than paracetamol for reducing osteoarthritis related general pain or pain at rest (1)

Reference:

  1. Wegman A et al. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs or acetaminophen for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee? A systematic review of evidence and guidelines. J Rheumatol 2004;31:344-54.

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