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Osteoarthritis of knee

2018-08-28 15:53:06
I am suffering from osteoarthritis of knee Can we use nimesulide 100mg twice daily for long term? Any other nsaids not give sufficient relief to me
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No It has side effects on long term use

Answered2018-08-28 17:09:30

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Nimesulude is not good for long term use You are too young to have osteoarthritis
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Pl consult rheumatologist throughbpractompaid consult for n eedfull please

Answered2018-08-28 17:08:12

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