Are you one of the many people who aren’t sure which anti-inflammatory they should take? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Turns out, they’re all pretty similar in terms of the amount of pain relief they provide.
“Most NSAIDs have comparable efficacy for most conditions, despite their different pharmacodynamic effects. The pharmacokinetic profile of different NSAIDs might confer varying risks and advantages for acute or chronic conditions that influence their selection.NSAIDs have well-recognised adverse effects, including cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal risks. While these risks vary between NSAIDs, all of them confer some increased risk. Proton pump inhibitors reduce upper gastrointestinal complications but not lower gastrointestinal ones. Other important precautions relate to pregnancy and hypersensitivity reactions.”
So your choice probably relates more to whether you have a cardiovascular condition, renal condition or gastrointestinal condition. As always, discuss with your GP or Pharmacist.
Source: https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/choosing-a-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drug-for-pain.html
