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Medications for Osteoarthritis

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
meloxicam 6.8 206 reviews for meloxicam to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
meloxicam systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Celebrex 7.0 84 reviews for Celebrex to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
celecoxib systemic
Drug class:
cox-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diclofenac 7.4 123 reviews for diclofenac to treat Osteoarthritis Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Brand names:
Voltaren, Cataflam, Zorvolex, Lofena
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
celecoxib 7.0 103 reviews for celecoxib to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
celecoxib systemic
Brand names:
Celebrex, Vyscoxa
Drug class:
cox-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hyaluronan 6.2 296 reviews for hyaluronan to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Brand names:
Orthovisc, Hymovis, Monovisc
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ibuprofen 7.3 4 reviews for ibuprofen to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Brand names:
Motrin, Advil, Addaprin, Advil Liqui-Gels, Genpril, Proprinal, A-G Profen, IBU-200, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Nuprin
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
naproxen 6.7 55 reviews for naproxen to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Brand names:
Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, All Day Pain Relief, Aflaxen, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Voltaren 7.1 43 reviews for Voltaren to treat Osteoarthritis Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel 7.0 103 reviews for Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel to treat Osteoarthritis OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
chondroitin / glucosamine 5.9 37 reviews for chondroitin / glucosamine to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Cymbalta 6.8 38 reviews for Cymbalta to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diclofenac 7.1 177 reviews for diclofenac to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Brand names:
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Pennsaid, Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Profinac, Xrylix
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisone 8.6 18 reviews for prednisone to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cataflam 9.5 2 reviews for Cataflam to treat Osteoarthritis Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
duloxetine 6.2 45 reviews for duloxetine to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Brand name:
Cymbalta
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Aleve 5.8 8 reviews for Aleve to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Arthrotec 8.4 24 reviews for Arthrotec to treat Osteoarthritis Rx X N X
Generic name:
diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aspirin 8.6 7 reviews for aspirin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Brand names:
Arthritis Pain, Ecotrin, Aspergum, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Easprin, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Medrol Dosepak 7.5 2 reviews for Medrol Dosepak to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Motrin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nabumetone 6.3 19 reviews for nabumetone to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
nabumetone systemic
Brand name:
Relafen DS
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Advil 1.0 1 review for Advil to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
etodolac 7.0 25 reviews for etodolac to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
etodolac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Vimovo 5.1 29 reviews for Vimovo to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
esomeprazole / naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zorvolex 7.9 7 reviews for Zorvolex to treat Osteoarthritis Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Arthritis Pain Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ecotrin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
methylprednisolone 7.3 15 reviews for methylprednisolone to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Brand names:
Medrol Dosepak, Depo-Medrol, Medrol, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Solu-Medrol
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Naprosyn 6.0 5 reviews for Naprosyn to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pennsaid 7.5 48 reviews for Pennsaid to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Addaprin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Advil Liqui-Gels Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aspergum Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspirtab Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bayer Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus 9.0 1 review for Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Depo-Medrol 8.0 4 reviews for Depo-Medrol to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Easprin Rate Add review Rx N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ecpirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Entercote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genacote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genpril Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Halfprin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Norwich Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Proprinal Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vazalore Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
A-G Profen Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
IBU-200 Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
indomethacin 7.8 5 reviews for indomethacin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Brand names:
Indocin, Indocin SR
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Midol IB Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Motrin IB Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Naprelan 9.4 5 reviews for Naprelan to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nuprin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / codeine 6.6 12 reviews for acetaminophen / codeine to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C M X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / codeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
All Day Pain Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane 7.8 17 reviews for chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane to treat Osteoarthritis OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane systemic
Brand name:
Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
diclofenac / misoprostol 8.1 32 reviews for diclofenac / misoprostol to treat Osteoarthritis Rx X N X
Generic name:
diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Brand name:
Arthrotec
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diclozor Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Indocin 9.5 2 reviews for Indocin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 5.2 23 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lofena Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Medrol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
piroxicam 7.9 8 reviews for piroxicam to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
piroxicam systemic
Brand name:
Feldene
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Profinac Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xrylix Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aflaxen Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
All Day Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anaprox-DS Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aristospan Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clinacort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
cortisone 2.0 1 review for cortisone to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
cortisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
diflunisal 9.5 2 reviews for diflunisal to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
diflunisal systemic
Brand name:
Dolobid
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dolobid Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
diflunisal systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
EC-Naprosyn Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Feldene 9.0 4 reviews for Feldene to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
piroxicam systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Flanax Pain Reliever Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kenalog-10 1.0 3 reviews for Kenalog-10 to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ketoprofen 8.2 5 reviews for ketoprofen to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ketoprofen systemic
Brand name:
Kiprofen
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 4.5 2 reviews for MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Midol Extended Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
oxaprozin 7.3 4 reviews for oxaprozin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Brand names:
Daypro, Coxanto
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
salsalate 5.5 2 reviews for salsalate to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
salsalate systemic
Drug class:
salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Solu-Medrol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sulindac 5.8 4 reviews for sulindac to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Brand name:
Clinoril
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 5.9 89 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand names:
Kenalog-40, Aristospan, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Zilretta
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Vyscoxa Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
celecoxib systemic
Drug class:
cox-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zilretta 6.2 60 reviews for Zilretta to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
betamethasone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone systemic
Brand name:
Celestone Soluspan
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
bioflavonoids 6.9 10 reviews for bioflavonoids to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bioflavonoids systemic
Brand name:
Limbrel
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
capsaicin Off-label 5.0 32 reviews for capsaicin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Brand names:
Zostrix, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix Sports
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Celestone Soluspan Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Daypro 8.0 1 review for Daypro to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Durolane 4.5 264 reviews for Durolane to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
esomeprazole / naproxen 4.8 33 reviews for esomeprazole / naproxen to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
esomeprazole / naproxen systemic
Brand name:
Vimovo
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Euflexxa 6.1 261 reviews for Euflexxa to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Excedrin 6.8 4 reviews for Excedrin to treat Osteoarthritis OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Excedrin Extra Strength Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Limbrel 6.8 9 reviews for Limbrel to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bioflavonoids systemic
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Orthovisc 6.5 192 reviews for Orthovisc to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
sodium hyaluronate 5.4 654 reviews for sodium hyaluronate to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Brand names:
Durolane, Euflexxa, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synvisc 6.4 65 reviews for Synvisc to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synvisc-One 5.8 168 reviews for Synvisc-One to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
tolmetin 10 1 review for tolmetin to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
tolmetin systemic
Brand name:
Tolectin DS
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
trolamine salicylate 9.0 8 reviews for trolamine salicylate to treat Osteoarthritis OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Brand names:
Arthricream, Myoflex
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Zostrix Off-label 9.0 3 reviews for Zostrix to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine 7.8 8 reviews for acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine to treat Osteoarthritis OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Excedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Arthriten, Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula, Genace, Goody's Extra Strength
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / caffeine Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Excedrin Quick Tab, Excedrin Tension Headache
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Arthricream Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Arthriten Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Capsin Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin Back and Body Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin-HP Off-label 6.3 4 reviews for Capzasin-HP to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin-P Off-label 1.0 2 reviews for Capzasin-P to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Castiva Warming Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
choline salicylate / magnesium salicylate systemic
Drug class:
salicylates
For consumers:
interactions,
Clinoril Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cosmegen Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
dactinomycin systemic
Drug class:
antibiotics/antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coxanto Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dactinomycin Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
dactinomycin systemic
Brand name:
Cosmegen
Drug class:
antibiotics/antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
diclofenac / menthol Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol topical
Brand name:
DicloStream
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diclogen Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / camphor / menthol topical
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DicloPR Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
For consumers:
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DicloStream Rate Add review Rx N
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Duraflex Comfort Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Excedrin Quick Tab Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Excedrin Tension Headache Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
famotidine / ibuprofen 7.1 31 reviews for famotidine / ibuprofen to treat Osteoarthritis Rx C N X
Generic name:
famotidine / ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fenoprofen Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Brand names:
Fenopron, Fenortho, Nalfon
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fenopron Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fenortho Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fenovar Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
FlurbiPro Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
flurbiprofen Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Brand names:
FlurbiPro, Lurbipr, Lurbiro
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Gelsyn-3 4.4 41 reviews for Gelsyn-3 to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genace Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Goody's Extra Strength 6.0 1 review for Goody's Extra Strength to treat Osteoarthritis OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Hyalgan 4.5 10 reviews for Hyalgan to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hylan g-f 20 6.1 240 reviews for hylan g-f 20 to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Brand names:
Synvisc, Synvisc-One
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Hymovis 4.6 18 reviews for Hymovis to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Indocin SR Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kiprofen Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ketoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lurbipr Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lurbiro Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
meclofenamate Rate Add review Rx N N X
Generic name:
meclofenamate systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Mentholatum Deep Heating Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
methyl salicylate 6.3 41 reviews for methyl salicylate to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Brand names:
Duraflex Comfort, Mentholatum Deep Heating, Salonpas Pain Patch
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Monovisc 5.7 67 reviews for Monovisc to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Myoflex Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Nalfon Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Relafen DS Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nabumetone systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Salonpas Pain Patch 6.2 39 reviews for Salonpas Pain Patch to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Sloan's Liniment Off-label 9.0 1 review for Sloan's Liniment to treat Osteoarthritis Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Supartz 6.3 51 reviews for Supartz to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Supartz FX 5.9 8 reviews for Supartz FX to treat Osteoarthritis Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tolectin DS Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
tolmetin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Varophen Rate Add review Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zostrix Neuropathy Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Zostrix Sports Off-label Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes

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Alternative treatments for Osteoarthritis

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Osteoarthritis. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Osteoarthritis.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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