Researchers at the University of Oxford said their study results could help pain physicians decide which medication to use for patients.
Results of the study varied by medication, with 14 percent of patients who took codeine experiencing good pain relief, compared with 70 percent of those taking etoricoxib and acetaminophen plus ibuprofen.
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