Products to relieve arthritis pain include such familiar choices as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, sometimes rebranded for arthritis sufferers, as well as choices that use natural active ingredients.
All types are represented in Money’s picks for the best over-the-counter oral arthritis pain relievers. The selections were made by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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Rank
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Medication
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#1
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Advil tablets | Ibuprofen |
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#3
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Aleve caplets | Naproxen |
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#4
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Bayer Aspirin Safety Coated Tablets | Aspirin |
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#6
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Kirkland Signature Glucosamine and Chondroitin | Glucosamine Hcl Chondroitin sulfate |
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#2
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Motrin IB Liquid Gels | Ibuprofen |
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#8
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Nature Made Turmeric | Curcuma longa |
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#7
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NOW SAM-e (S-Adenosylmethionine) | S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine |
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#5
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Tylenol Arthritis | Acetaminophen |
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