Osteoarthritis of knee

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I am suffering from osteoarthritis of knee Can we use nimesulide 100mg twice daily for long term? Any other nsaids not give sufficient relief to me

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan

Rheumatologist 37 yrs exp Chennai

Nimesulude is not good for long term use You are too young to have osteoarthritis

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Pl consult rheumatologist throughbpractompaid consult for n eedfull please

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Dr. Mohit Garg Joint Replacement Surgeon 6 yrs exp Bathinda · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mohit Garg

Joint Replacement Surgeon 6 yrs exp Bathinda

No It has side effects on long term use