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See also: Glucosamine, Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM
What is Glucosamine Chondroitin? Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Reasons Taken
57 patients in the community are taking or have taken Glucosamine Chondroitin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | 31% |
| General health | 18 | 31% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 11 | 19% |
| Arthritis | 4 | 7% |
| Pain | 1 | 1% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Glucosamine Chondroitin.
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| 0 mg Daily | 1 other Daily | 1.5 g Daily | 2 mg Daily | 2 other Daily | 3 other Daily | 50 mg Daily | 100 mg Daily | 237 mg Daily | 300 mg Daily | 400 mg Daily | 500 mg Daily | 750 mg Daily | 900 mg Daily | 1000 mg Daily | 1500 intl units Daily | 1500 mg Daily | 2000 mg Daily | 2250 mg Daily | 2500 mg Daily | 2700 mg Daily | 3000 mg Daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Glucosamine Chondroitin or how long patients were taking Glucosamine Chondroitin before stopping.
