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FDA Approves Medication for Arthritis Patients

Arthritis can be a debilitating condition that can leave sufferers unable to work and care for their family. A Social Security disability attorney can help you determine if you are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved medication for arthritis patients. The makers of this new medication, AstraZeneca and POZEN Inc., have developed a fixed-dose combination of a pain-relieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

VIMOVO TM (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) is supposed to help give relief to those who are suffering from the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It comes in a delayed-response tablet and should also help reduce the chance of developing gastric ulcers for patients who are at risk of this.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis with about 27 million people in the United States suffering from it. There are some common risk factors in developing osteoarthritis which include: 

• Muscle weakness
• Heredity
• Injury to joints
• Aging
• Overweight

If you or someone you love suffers from a severe physical or mental condition, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. A Social Security disability attorney can help you understand your rights and determine if you may be eligible for disability benefits.

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