Joint pain caused by arthritis is a common reason for taking pain medications. People are turning to over-the-counter pain relief, which can be quite effective, as healthcare providers prescribe fewer opioids in response to the opioid epidemic. The good news is that recent research suggests that combinations of over-the-counter oral pain medications may be more effective at reducing pain than prescription drugs. Cleveland rheumatologist Chad Deal, MD, Arthritis Advisor Associate Editor, helps review over-the-counter oral pain medications.
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