Vogel, Elizabeth2010-07-222010-07-222010-07-22https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92268The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen are commonly used to treat acute pain caused by Achilles tendinitis. Studies have not conclusively supported this therapy, but have demonstrated that medications such as ibuprofen may provide modest decrease of short term pain symptoms and result in earlier return to activity.en-USAchilles tendinitistendinopathyNSAIDOther