What medicines help best for joint and muscle pain from breast cancer treatment?
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help with joint pain. Other medications that may help include:
* Pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
* Claritin (loratadine), an Show Full Answer
What medicines help best for joint and muscle pain from breast cancer treatment?
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help with joint pain. Other medications that may help include:
* Pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
* Claritin (loratadine), an antihistamine that some MyBCTeam members have found helpful for joint pain
* Anti-seizure medications like gabapentin or pregabalin for nerve-related pain
* Antidepressants such as duloxetine for nerve pain
* Pain-relieving patches or creams containing lidocaine or capsaicin
A MyBCTeam member shared: "I started taking Claritin and it definitely helped" with pain after treatment.
Beyond medication, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, massage therapy, acupuncture, and meditation can also help manage joint and muscle pain. It's important to talk with your cancer care team about which options are safest for you, as some medications may interact with your breast cancer treatments.
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