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Can you believe that with the various types of arthritis, different types of medications equally exist to cater for them? Although it may not be easy to name the various arthritis pain medications, here are among the 4 commonly used and effective ones: Analgesics (Pain Relievers), Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD), Fibromyalgia medications, and Osteoporosis medications.

Analgesics are the most popular pain medications for arthritis. You don�t really need a prescription to get some of them. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, and naproxen are all analgesics.

For some analgesics, you are required to present a doctor�s prescription before purchasing: these include oxycodone, propoxyphene, and codeine. Taking the physicians prescribed dosage is necessary for prescription analgesics as they can easily become addictive.

The arthritis medication that delays arthritis from causing deformity and destruction to the joints is Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD), it also helps patients with aggressive arthritis. Because they are used for an extended period of time, the dosage may be varied.

Skin rashes, stomach disturbances, muscle weakness and changes in vision are the common side effects of DMARDS. Fibromyalgia refer to medications that acts against depression which usually affects the neurotransmitters found in the brain.

Osteoporosis medications, on the other hands, are used to fight arthritis from attacking and causing bone loss speedily. Under osteoporosis medications, the most commonly used include Boniva, Actonel, Evista and Fosamax.

You will therefore agree that arthritis has found a good match with this medication. The best result can be attained from these medications by having them together with other treatment programs such as reducing stress, exercising regularly, and some certain nutritional change.

Arthritis does not mean time has come to a stand still. You can live a fulfilled life by using these arthritis medications.

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