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11. I have serious arthritis in my hands and the only thing that works is naproxin. I know it's bad to

Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:43 PM

Nov 2020

take it long term so I just put up with the pain as long as I can. Still, it's a miracle drug for some. The others don't work nearly as well.

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The most popular painkiller on the planet has been poisoning people [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2020 OP

Only aspirin in this house soothsayer Nov 2020 #1

We only use buffered aspirin or white willow... WePurrsevere Nov 2020 #6

Acetaminophen is used as suicide pill My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 #2

beat me to it. mopinko Nov 2020 #12

So, used as directed for occasional pain relief, NOT POISONOUS. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2020 #3

Yep soothsayer Nov 2020 #7

Thank you! Faux pas Nov 2020 #5

I have Tylenol extra strength but I take pain pills so rarely. Doreen Nov 2020 #8

This is news? sweetloukillbot Nov 2020 #9

Here it's aspirin when necessary, Ibuprofen only rarely. yonder Nov 2020 #10

I really liked naproxin for my aches and pains csziggy Nov 2020 #15

I know it's not the best for me but it is a miracle OregonBlue Nov 2020 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Nov 2020 #13

So good to see your comments. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2020 #16

My psychiatrist told me to avoid it. hunter Nov 2020 #17

Headline doesn't match the story SCantiGOP Nov 2020 #19