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Bunions
Medications
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 Tylenol.
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