Which is the most effective NSAID?

Diclofenac 150 mg/d is the most effective NSAID for pain relief (about 14% more than placebo) in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis (SOR: A, meta-analyses).

Which NSAID has least side effects?

Ibuprofen ranked the lowest in terms of GI risk in nearly every study and had the lowest overall relative risk. Diclofenac had the next lowest relative risk (2.3), followed by diflunisal (RR, 3.5) and fenoprofen (RR, 3.5).

Which NSAID is the safest to take?

Based on the research to date, it appears that naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox) may be less risky than other NSAIDs. Aspirin cousins. Consider trying cousins of aspirin called nonacetylated salicylates. These include salsalate (Disalcid) and trisalicylate (Trilisate).

Which NSAID works fastest?

Effects of Formulation on the Analgesic Activity of NSAIDs Ibuprofen lysine 400 mg produces faster onset and higher peak analgesia than a conventional tablet of ibuprofen acid 400 mg in dental pain.

Which NSAID is easiest on liver?

Ibuprofen has the highest liver safety profile among NSAIDs and showed no severe liver injury in larger studies. Along with paracetamol and aspirin, it is considered one of the most common over the counter NSAIDs sold in the world. Coxibs have currently replaced several NSAIDs due to safer GI profile.

What is a strong anti inflammatory drug?

Here is a list of some of the most commonly prescribed NSAID medications:3 Aspirin (brand names include Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) Meloxicam (Mobic)

Which NSAID is best for inflammation?

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve). “In general, pain that is associated with inflammation, like swelling or acute injury, is better treated with ibuprofen or naproxen,” says Matthew Sutton, MD, a Family Medicine physician at The Iowa Clinic’s West Des Moines campus.