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Over-The-Counter Drugs - Dietary Supplements - Herbal Remedies

Relief from arthritis pain and inflammation can be found in some non-prescription medications, dietary supplements, natural remedies, and other over-the-counter products. It is important for people with arthritis to learn how to safely use over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements.
  1. A - Z: Arthritis Drugs
  2. A - Z: Dietary Supplements
  3. A - Z: Herbal Remedies
  4. Acetaminophen / Tylenol
  5. Aromatherapy Products
  6. Aspirin / Anacin / Bayer
  7. Doan's Pills / Novasal
  8. Ibuprofen / Motrin / Advil
  9. Ketoprofen / Orudis
  10. Medical Food: Limbrel
  11. Naproxen / Aleve
  12. Supplement: CMO
  13. Supplement: Calcium
  14. Supplement: Chondroitin
  15. Supplement: Cod Liver Oil
  16. Supplement: DHEA
  17. Supplement: Flax Seed Oil
  18. Supplement: Folic Acid
  19. Supplement: Garlic
  20. Supplement: Ginger Root
  21. Supplement: Ginseng Root
  22. Supplement: Glucosamine
  23. Supplement: MSM
  24. Supplement: Melatonin
  25. Supplement: Omega-3 Oils
  26. Supplement: SAM-e
  27. Supplement: Valerian Root
  28. Topical Creams / Products

Pain Relievers - Use Caution With Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

All over-the-counter pain relievers should be taken with care to avoid serious problems that can occur with misuse. Certain factors can increase the risk of liver toxicity from products containing acetaminophen and the risk of GI bleeding from the use of products containing NSAIDs.

Arthritis Cream - Top Arthritis Cream Products

Arthritis creams can be effective for soothing minor arthritis and muscle pain.

Eye Drops / Eye Pellets

Eye Drops / Eye Pellets

Medical Expenses - Can You Deduct Nonprescription Drugs or Supplements on Your Taxes?

What legally "is and isn't" tax deductible can often be confusing. What is the proper tax treatment of items such as, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, herbal remedies, nicotine patches, contact lens solution, bandages, toothpaste and other medical supplies?

FDA: Office of Nonprescription Products

FDA consumer information about the safe use of over-the-counter drug products.

Consumer Education: Over-the-Counter Medicine

Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional, from FDA.

Medline Plus: Over-the-Counter Medicines

Consumer information about over-the-counter medicines.

Mixing Meds: Drug - Drug Interactions

Charts of the most commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis and related conditions, along with possible interactions between these drugs and others, including the kind you buy without a prescription, from Arthritis Foundation.

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