Pills for Arthritis, arthritis supplements and other popular alternative to medications are far more helpful than most realize

Pills for arthritis and pain medications for arthritis sufferers can often be purchased, without physicians’ prescriptions, at your local pharmacist or drug store.

Some of these pills for arthritis are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) do require prescription, however many do not – some are OTCs / some pills for arthritis such as acetaminophen and various topical medications.

Users need to be aware of possible risk from long term use or product abuse of pills for arthritis or for any other reason and need consult their medical advisors before and during use.

The most common pills for arthritis (OTC) are are ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin.

However, the misuse of some of these pills for arthritis can cause blockage of an enzyme in the body that aids in the protection of the stomach lining and other areas.

Misuse can lead to stomach ulcers and bleeding, and liver and kidney trouble. (The same drug abuse issues for prescription pills for arthritis, such as NSAIDs, can result from NSAIDs, too).

Use the right way, these pills for arthritis and medications can help with pain relief, inflammation and fever reduction, and blood clot prevention.

Acetaminophen is the name of the active ingredient found in several well-known brand-name pills for arthritis; some Excedrin® products, Tylenol®, and Aspirin Free Anacin®.

Although these pills for arthritis do not help with arthritic inflammation and swelling, they can help with pain relief in mild cases.

Use caution with dosages with these medications or any others.

Excess usage of pain relieving pills for arthritis poses risk of liver damage, even death, especially for active drinkers (of alcoholic beverages).

Other Pills for Arthritis - Supplements

The most popular dietary supplements for arthritis sufferers are chondroitin, fish oil and glucosamine.

Chondroitin can draw fluid into the cartilage, improving shock-absorbing ability and weight control, as more weight equals more joint pressure.

Fish oils help with controlling inflammation in the body.  

And recent studies have shown that the cartilage-building substance called glucosamine is effective for the long-term relief of osteoarthritis pain.

For some, glucosamine appears to even slow the deterioration of joints over time and reinforce joint cartilage.

Whether or not it can reverse the disease is still unclear.

Sometimes glucosamine is used together with MSM, the combination appears to slow down the degeneration but is not yet proven.