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arthritis. NSAIDs may be prescribed
for conditions such as osteoarthritis
(arthritis caused by the breakdown of
the lining of the joints). NSAIDS can
cause stomach bleeding.

Examples
a s p i r i n

c e l e c o x i b

d ic l o f e n a c

i bu p r o f e n

ketoprofen

n a p r o x e n

Interactions

Food: Take these medicines with
food or milk if they upset your
stomach.

Alcohol: If you drink three or more
alcoholic drinks every day, ask your
doctor if you should use medicines
with NSAIDs or other pain relievers/
fever reducers. NSAIDs can cause
stomach bleeding and the chance
is higher if you drink three or more
alcoholic drinks every day.

Narcotic Analgesics

Narcotic analgesics treat moderate
to severe pain. Codeine can also
help you cough less. Some of these
medicines are mixed with other
medicines that aren’t narcotics, such
as acetaminophen, aspirin, or cough
syrups. You can only buy narcotic
analgesics with a prescription. Follow
your doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice
carefully because these medicines can
be habit forming and can cause serious
side effects if not used correctly.

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