Results Forty-one patients were tested, all with negative results. Thirty seven of them (90%) were contacted and 28 (76%) remembered the tested drug’s name. Twelve of them (32%) had used the drug again without any reaction. Twenty five patients were not re-exposed: 18 did not need, 4 were afraid of a new reaction and 3 used another alternative. Of the 4 patients who were afraid to use the drug ...

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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of different topically applied nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) compared with oral NSAIDs and with a placebo in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.