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Suggest Pain Relievers That Can Be Taken With Naproxen

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: Hi There,

I have severe osteoarthritis in my lower lumbar from L4 L5 to S1 Joint. I am currently prescribed
Naproxen 500mg one tablet twice a day, however, this is not fully allieviating my pain. I take over the counter NSAIDs such as codeine to help, but this is not good long term. Please can you recommend another pain reliever that I can use either with my Naproxen, or if strong enough, can replace the Naproxen?
I have had two sets of facet joint anti-inflammatory injections, which initially helped greatly, but again I cannot do this long term. I have been referred for ablation injections .... I'm awaiting my appointment.
If these help - great! However, any pill form of pain relief I can use would be much appreciated.
Look forward to hearing from you! Best Wishes, XXXX - Thank You!
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tramadol

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

You can try Tramadol tablets(50 mg), you should get relief.

Got to need prescription for that though. Ultracet tablets will do. You can take twice a day after food. Avoid alcohol, antidepressants and antipsychotics. You can take it for 10 days.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)
Dear Dr XXXXXXX

Many Thanks! Can I take the Tramadol alongside my Naproxen or instead of it?

Best Wishes,
XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can take with or without Naproxen

Detailed Answer:
You can take it with Naproxen or even alone.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (7 hours later)
GREAT! You've been very helpful! THANK YOU!

Best Wishes
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get well soon

Detailed Answer:
Get well soon XXXXXXX Good day.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Aashish Raghu

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Suggest Pain Relievers That Can Be Taken With Naproxen

Brief Answer: Tramadol Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for the query. You can try Tramadol tablets(50 mg), you should get relief. Got to need prescription for that though. Ultracet tablets will do. You can take twice a day after food. Avoid alcohol, antidepressants and antipsychotics. You can take it for 10 days. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu