There are currently twenty prescription NSAIDs on the market, each having a slightly different chemistry and side effect profile. NSAIDs can be as effective as cortisone in helping treat the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, and are safer over the long run, although they do have side effects. The newer and more expensive selective NSAIDs (celecoxib and rofecoxib) are expected to produce fewer stomach and intestinal problems.
Common names for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents(NSAIDs) include:
