Pain Relief Medicine

Depending on your body chemistry and the severity of your pain, most over-the-counter pain relief medicine will lessen your misery. However, there can be no relief without the possibility of side effects. Depending on the person, some side effects can be serious. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects.

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Acetaminophen is sold under the brand name Tylenol. It relieves many types of chronic pain, however please remember that many over-the-counter and prescription pain medications contain acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen could cause liver damage. If you regularly take more than two acetaminophen pills a day, consult with your doctor.

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs, like aspirin and ibuprofen are sold under the brands of Motrin, Advil and Aleve. These pain relief medications can be taken when you need them or daily. When these anti-inflammatory medicines are taken on a daily basis, they build up in the blood and help to fight the pain of inflammation. Many of these pain relief medicines are available in low doses without a prescription. PAINenz is a fast acting anti-inflammatory pain reliever. For more information on how PAINenz works and directions for use, click here.

If your doctor prescribes a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, you should take it with food or milk. Common side effects for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are related to the stomach. If you are taking other pain relief medications, do not take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs without discussing it with your doctor.

Narcotics are pain relief medications available through prescription only. They can be addictive, so your doctor will be very careful about prescribing them. If your doctor does prescribe narcotics for your pain, be sure to follow his or her instructions carefully. The possible side effects associated with narcotics include the inability to concentrate or think clearly. You should also not drive when taking these pain relief medications.