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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics for Osteoarthritis

Systematic Review ARCHIVED Sep 25, 2006
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The purpose of this report was to assess the comparative efficacy and safety of non-opioid oral medications (selective and non-selective non-aspirin NSAIDs, aspirin, salsalate, and acetaminophen), over-the-counter supplements (chondroitin and glucosamine), and topical agents (NSAIDs and rubefacients, including capsaicin) for osteoarthritis.

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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics for Osteoarthritis

Jan 1, 2005
Topic Initiated
Sep 25, 2006
Systematic Review Archived
Page last reviewed December 2019
Page originally created November 2017

Internet Citation: Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics for Osteoarthritis. Content last reviewed December 2019. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/osteoarthritis-pain-2006/research

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