"i was given toradol for five days post operation (which is another wonderful medication) and loratab to take along with it.  i never had the need or desire to take the latter.  but after toradol was gone (i was able to stretch it over nine days) i still needed something else.   i began to take naproxen over-the counter strength and the pain and stiffness gradually came back.  i had cataflam, which after 2-3 dosages, controlled the discomfort that was building up.  "