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[Lucas]

hey guys, i´m having some sore throat and ear and the doctor prescribe me an anti-inflammatory (nimesulide). is it ok to take it with tasigna? any observation? thanks in advance.

[Trey]

Nimesulide is a COX-2 inhibitor.  I would not take it for ordinary pain, only for more acute pain.  I would prefer naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofin (Motrin) [unless taking Sprycel -- then I would avoid Motrin since there may be uptake interference].  Nimesulide is also harder on the liver than many regular NSAIDs.  Tylenol is also hard on the liver so I avoid it.

[Lucas]

thanks, trey. i´m using it to control the inflammation and i´m already better and i took only 2 pills. the doctor told me to take prednisolone but i did not know the interaction and started to take nimesulide. do you think it´s better to move to naproxen or prednisolone? thanks in advance.

[acl]

hey guys, i´m having some sore throat and ear and the doctor prescribe me an anti-inflammatory (nimesulide). is it ok to take it with tasigna? any observation? thanks in advance.

Lucas, Hope you feel better soon. When I have a sore throat I gargle with warm water and sea salt, and it heals my sore throat. Take care.

acl

[Trey]

The warm salt water approach is the best way to cure a sore throat.  Also the best way to cure a sinus infection (snort it up into the sinuses).

 

I would not take the Nimesulide very long before switching over.  I would not take the prednisone for your issue.

[r06ue1]

Snort warm salt water?  That just sounds painful.

[Lucas]

thanks, trey and acl! I'm already doin' the warm salt water thing (always do that) and i changed to naproxen. i'm feeling much better.