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Taking Clopidogrel, Metoprolol And Ramipril. What To Take Onstead For Arthritis?
Question: Can not take maloxican because of the following list of medicine, my question what can I take instead for arthritis?
MEDICINE LIST 8/12/13
CLOPIDOGREL (Plavix) 75mg - 1Tablet AM
METOPROLOL succinate 50mg Tablet Extended release 24hr - 1Tablet AM
RAMIPRIL 5mg - 2 Capsule AM
AMLODIPINE (Norrvasc) 10mg - 1 Tablet AM
PRAVASTATIN 40mg - 2 Tablet PM
CO-Q10 PM
MULTI VITAMINE (Centrum Silver) AM
FOLIC ACID PM
ASPIRIN (LOW DOSE) PM
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLL 3350 ORAL POWDER AM
ALLERGIC TO
PENECILIN
KEFLEX (Cephalexin)
MEDICINE LIST 8/12/13
CLOPIDOGREL (Plavix) 75mg - 1Tablet AM
METOPROLOL succinate 50mg Tablet Extended release 24hr - 1Tablet AM
RAMIPRIL 5mg - 2 Capsule AM
AMLODIPINE (Norrvasc) 10mg - 1 Tablet AM
PRAVASTATIN 40mg - 2 Tablet PM
CO-Q10 PM
MULTI VITAMINE (Centrum Silver) AM
FOLIC ACID PM
ASPIRIN (LOW DOSE) PM
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLL 3350 ORAL POWDER AM
ALLERGIC TO
PENECILIN
KEFLEX (Cephalexin)
Brief Answer:
Acetaminophen is the best drug for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
The best tolerable medicine for the treatment of arthritic pain is ACETAMINOPHEN, as it produces relatively lesser side effects and is well tolerated. There are many clinical studies that depicts the safety and tolerability of Acetaminophen at a dose of 2600 mg/d for up to 2 years without any significant untoward effects.
Also, the chances of drug interactions are very less with Acetaminophen than any other conventional NSAID.
The maximum amount of Acetaminophen that can be taken daily (in 24 hours) for an adult -
* Short-term use (<10 days) - 4 grams (4000 mg)/day
* Long term use – 3.2 grams (3200 mg)/day
In Elderly age group patients (like you), the recommended maximum dosage of Acetaminophen is 2.6 grams (2600 mg)/day.
Side effects from taking Acetaminophen are rare if taken within the above recommended dosages.
No specific laboratory tests are required while taking acetaminophen unless monitoring of the liver enzymes is required for other medications or medical conditions.
Hope I have addressed your query.
Regards
Acetaminophen is the best drug for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
The best tolerable medicine for the treatment of arthritic pain is ACETAMINOPHEN, as it produces relatively lesser side effects and is well tolerated. There are many clinical studies that depicts the safety and tolerability of Acetaminophen at a dose of 2600 mg/d for up to 2 years without any significant untoward effects.
Also, the chances of drug interactions are very less with Acetaminophen than any other conventional NSAID.
The maximum amount of Acetaminophen that can be taken daily (in 24 hours) for an adult -
* Short-term use (<10 days) - 4 grams (4000 mg)/day
* Long term use – 3.2 grams (3200 mg)/day
In Elderly age group patients (like you), the recommended maximum dosage of Acetaminophen is 2.6 grams (2600 mg)/day.
Side effects from taking Acetaminophen are rare if taken within the above recommended dosages.
No specific laboratory tests are required while taking acetaminophen unless monitoring of the liver enzymes is required for other medications or medical conditions.
Hope I have addressed your query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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