6Prescription Medications
Some prescription medications can be used for treating arthritis. Common options include:
– Corticosteroids may alleviate pain and inflammation as well as slow joint damage. It can be injected or taken orally. Possible side effects include diabetes, weight gain, and bone thinning.
– Counterirritants: Some ointments and creams consist of capsaicin or menthol, which are effective in relieving pain and inflammation in people with arthritis.
– Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or DMARDs may prevent permanent joint and tissue damage as well as slow the progression of arthritis. [6]
