2015
DOI: 10.3399/bjgp15x686101
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Effectiveness of diclofenac versus paracetamol in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial in primary care

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“…Verkleij et al observed the effects of medication on 104 patients with knee OA in general practice. They demonstrated no significant difference regarding knee pain and knee function between patients taking diclofenac or acetaminophen 43. Furthermore, the discrepancy between drug prescription by the professional and drug use by the patient can be accumulated by the over the counter availability of acetaminophen and some oral NSAID in Belgium.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Verkleij et al observed the effects of medication on 104 patients with knee OA in general practice. They demonstrated no significant difference regarding knee pain and knee function between patients taking diclofenac or acetaminophen 43. Furthermore, the discrepancy between drug prescription by the professional and drug use by the patient can be accumulated by the over the counter availability of acetaminophen and some oral NSAID in Belgium.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[14] All patients were allowed to use paracetamol at a dose ≤3,000 mg/day for pain during the assessment. [15] However, they were instructed not to use any other analgesics except for paracetamol. In addition, all patients were allowed to use other medications for their concomitant systemic diseases.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…12,13 Aan dit onderzoek werkten huisartsenpraktijken mee uit de regio's Zuid-en West-Nederland. Wij includeerden patiën-ten van 45 jaar of ouder die hun huisarts consulteerden vanwege een nieuwe episode van niet-traumatische kniepijn, als zij voldeden aan de klinische criteria voor knieartrose zoals geformuleerd door het American College of Rheumatology en als zij een pijnscore hadden hoger dan 2 op een tienpuntsschaal.…”
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