Bunions: Medications
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A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint 
). Medicine will not prevent or cure bunions. But it may relieve pain and inflammation and allow you to do your normal daily activities.
If your toe pain is not severe, you can try nonprescription medicine first, such as:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
- Acetaminophen, such as Panadol or Tylenol.
| Last updated: | March 06, 2008 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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