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Is Duexis Safe For The Treatment Of Spinal Arthritis?

Yes, thank you. My husband was prescribed Duexis for arthritis in his spine. He is also on Aggrenox for a previous left occipital stroke which affected his vision, and is also on Lisinopril, Atorvastatin, Wellbutrin, and Omeprazole for acid reflux. He is having an epidural injection in am for lower back pain ( he has had four levels hardware L1-L4 and hardware for cervical discectomy). My concern is the new medicine Duexis just prescribed and whether it may be too much for his system. Appreciate your input!
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Duexis contains Ibuprofen which is nonsteroidal anti inflammatory analgesic and Famotidine which is prescribed for gastritis. Thus will help in reducing pain from spinal arthritis. Ibuprofen may lead to gastritis but Famotidine is given along with it to prevent gastritis. So this drug is otherwise harmless and will help in reducing pain in back.

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Is Duexis Safe For The Treatment Of Spinal Arthritis?

Hi, Duexis contains Ibuprofen which is nonsteroidal anti inflammatory analgesic and Famotidine which is prescribed for gastritis. Thus will help in reducing pain from spinal arthritis. Ibuprofen may lead to gastritis but Famotidine is given along with it to prevent gastritis. So this drug is otherwise harmless and will help in reducing pain in back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.