NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are used by many people for chronic pain, especially those with arthritis. Ibuprofen is one of three OTC (Over-the-counter) NSAIDs - the other two being naproxen and aspirin. There are quite a few prescription NSAIDs. Counting prescription and OTC NSAIDs together, more than 30 billion doses are consumed annually in the United States alone - so overall, they are a pretty safe class of drugs.
Split and merge into it. Answer by Runtdog. Confidence votes 7.9K. Long term drug use with heroin, crystal meth (methamphetamines), crack cocaine, etc. The drug is actually eating away from the inside out causing the sores/chancres on the skin as well as the picking of the skin and itching with the drug.plit and merge into it. Answer by Runtdog. Confidence votes 7.9K. Long term drug use with heroin, crystal meth (methamphetamines), crack cocaine, etc. The drug is actually eating away from the inside out causing the sores/chancres on the skin as well as the picking of the skin and itching with the drug.
I am a little skeptical because of the side effects. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis and have tried several different drugs looking for relief. Methotrexate, Humira, Embrel and prednisone seem to be the most popular on the market. Humira and Embrel are both very expensive and my Part D does not cover them. Methotrexate has caused me severe body rash.