Glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulphate reduces pain and swelling of knee osteoarthritis says new study

Combining glucosamine hydrochloride (CS+GH) and chondroitin sulphate is an effective way to relieve pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a new study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Experts compared CS+GH with the drug celecoxib (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID]) in 606 people who had knee osteoarthritis with moderate-to-severe pain. The participants were given the new combination or celecoxib for six months and were assessed for pain, function, effusion (release of fluid), stiffness and swelling.
Results showed that 79.7% of the people in the CS+GH group had reduced pain, as did 79.2% of those treated with celecoxib. Joint swelling reduction of more than 50% was reported in both groups, with a similar drop seen for effusion. Negative side effects were minimal and similar in both groups.
The researchers conclude that CS+GH has a comparable level of efficiency to celecoxib for treating knee osteoarthritis and represents a safe option for reducing pain stiffness, functional limitation and joint swelling/effusion.

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