Pain relief medications are used to alleviate discomfort and manage various types of pain, ranging from mild to severe. These medications work by targeting pain receptors in the body or by reducing inflammation, depending on the type of pain. Common types of pain relief medications include:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve): Reduce inflammation and relieve mild to moderate pain.
Aspirin: An NSAID that relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and lowers fever.
Opioids such as codeine, hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), and morphine: Prescribed for moderate to severe pain but can be habit-forming and have side effects.
Topical analgesics such as creams, gels, or patches containing lidocaine, capsaicin, or menthol: Provide localized pain relief.
Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and methocarbamol (Robaxin): Relieve muscle spasms and stiffness associated with pain.
Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and nortriptyline (Pamelor): Can help alleviate certain types of chronic pain.
These medications can be obtained over-the-counter or by prescription, depending on their strength and formulation. It’s essential to use them as directed by a healthcare professional and to be aware of potential side effects and interactions with other medications. Some of medicines can be bought online without a prescription: Neurontin, Zanaflex, Celebrex, Lioresal, Indocin, Mobic, Decadron, Ibuprofen, Imitrex, Ditropan, Maxalt, Pyridium, Naprosyn, Panadol, Voltarol, Motrin, Anaprox, Imuran, Voveran SR, Benemid, Voveran, Naprelan.