The trial described was a multicentric open assessment of Fortagesic over a four-week period in 265 patients suffering from osteoarthrosis. Over 80% had an improvement in their pain, and there was an overall improvement in sleep quality.
During the first week 25% of patients complained of side-effects and this decreased steadily to 9% in the fourth week.
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