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About Arthritis: Older Patients May Have Problems With Opioids

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Opioids and Adverse Events in Older Patients
According to study results, opioids appear to be linked to more adverse events among older adults with arthritis compared to other analgesic medications including COX-2 inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Read more...
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    The goal of rheumatoid arthritis treatment is to relieve pain, decrease inflammation, slow or prevent joint damage, and improve daily function. Over time, during the course of your treatment, you and your doctor may decide a change is needed. Read more...
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