NSAIDS

These drugs include advil, motrin, alleve, naproxen, ibuprofen. They are effective for reducing pain and inflammation. However, with prolonged use (more than say a few weeks) they can cause fatal stomach bleeds and cardiac mortality such as that alleged to be caused by vioxx. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is safer for daily use, so long as you take no more than the recommended dosing. This is 1000mg (2 extra strength tabs or 3 regular strength tabs) maximum 4 times per day. For arthritic joints, strengthening exercize is quite effective. There is some evidence that glucosamine - chondroitin might be