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- Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Two main types of OTC pain relievers are available. One type is acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). The second type is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs). NSAIDs include the following:
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Figuring out which pain reliever to take Acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and generic), and naproxen (Aleve and generic) are all inexpensive. (See When not to take these drugs.) And they're generally safe for occasional use for a headache or sore muscles.
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Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options OTC pain relievers can be helpful in treating many types of pain, such as pain from arthritis, earaches, back pain, and pain after surgery. They can also treat pain from the flu (influenza) or a cold, sinusitis, strep throat, or a sore throat.
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- When people have pain, they often take pain medicines called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These include: Advil and Motrin (generic and store-brand ibuprofen). Ibuprofen is also in other over-the- counter drugs, such as cold medicines.
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The Best Over-the-Counter Anti-Inflammatory Medications Naproxen. Naproxen, or Aleve, is a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication that a patient can choose to treat her particular condition. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can reduce inflammation that a particular condition causes.
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Pain Management Medication Types Over-the-counter pain relievers, especially acetaminophen, are also sometimes used to treat chronic pain, such as that seen in arthritis. These drugs also lower fever and are often used for that purpose. The prescription arsenal against pain is extensive. It also includes some NSAIDs more powerful than their over-the-counter cousins as well as opioid analgesics.
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Oxycodone and acetaminophen Acetaminophen, also called APAP, is a drug that relieves pain and fever and can be found in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products. It is combined in many prescription products with other ingredients, usually opioids such as codeine (Tylenol with Codeine), oxycodone (Percocet), and hydrocodone (Vicodin).cetaminophen, also called APAP, is a drug that relieves pain and fever and can be found in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products. It is combined in many prescription products with other ingredients, usually opioids such as codeine (Tylenol with Codeine), oxycodone (Percocet), and hydrocodone (Vicodin).
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OTC Pain Relief: Understanding NSAIDs NSAIDs are one of two major types of OTC pain relievers. The other is acetaminophen (Tylenol). A few different types of NSAIDs are available over the counter: 1  Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin). 2  Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB). 3  Naproxen (Aleve).
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Over-the-Counter Pain Medication for Sports Injuries Sports Medicine. Most athletes will use an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication at some point to cope with minor aches, pains and injury. These drugs are some of the most widely used medications, but they aren't very well understood by most of the people who take them.
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available by prescription and over-the-counter (OTC). They are used to relieve fever and pain, such as those associated with headaches, colds, flu, and arthritis. Examples of prescription NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, and celecoxib.
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- Most opioid medications are prescribed to treat pain, and all are known to be potentially addictive. Medication: Codeine Brand Names: Robitussin, Pedituss, Nalex, Antituss. Street Names: cody, captain cody, sizzurp, lean, purple drank, schoolboy, pancakes and syrup, doors and fours. Schedule: II, III, and V.
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- There are two primary types of pain medications: 1  Non-narcotic pain medications, also known as non-opioids. These medications are milder forms of analgesics and include acetaminophen, the most commonly used over the counter non-narcotic analgesic. 2  Narcotic pain medications, also known as opioids.
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Types of Opioids Used to Treat Chronic Pain Opioids Used to Treat Chronic Pain. 1  Codeine -- Codeine is a pain medication that is taken by mouth. 2  Oxycodone -- Oxycodone is available in both a short-acting and long-acting pain medication form. 3  Fentanyl -- Fentanyl is available as a short-acting pain medication in lollipop form, and it may be used for the management of breakthrough pain.
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Commonly Abused Prescription and OTC Drugs Codeine and Morphine. Some of the most commonly abused prescription meds are painkillers -- specifically, opioids. These drugs dull pain, but in large doses they can also cause a euphoric high -- and dangerous side effects.
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Pain Relievers Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs. If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids.
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Pain Management Medication Types Virtually any disease as well as most injuries and surgical procedures involve some degree of pain. It's not surprising, then, that pain medications, also known as analgesics, are among the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. Different medications are used depending on the type of pain.For minor complaints, such as muscle sprains or headaches, an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever will usually do.ver-the-counter pain relievers, especially acetaminophen, are also sometimes used to treat chronic pain, such as that seen in arthritis. These drugs also lower fever and are often used for that purpose. The prescription arsenal against pain is extensive.
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- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs. If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger.
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- NSAIDs comprise a large class of drugs with many different options. In addition to aspirin, there are currently several types of both non-prescription (over-the-counter) NSAIDs and prescription brands of NSAIDs. The three types of NSAIDs most commonly used to treat many types of back pain and neck pain include: 1  Ibuprofen (e.g. brand names Advil, Motrin, Nuprin). 2  Naproxen (e.g. brand names Aleve, Naprosyn). 3  COX-2 inhibitors (e.g. brand name Celebrex).
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- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Opioid (Narcotic) Pain Medications Some types of opioid drugs include: 1  codeine (only available in generic form). 2  fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora). 3  hydrocodone (Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER). 4  hydrocodone /acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin). 5  hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo). 6  meperidine (Demerol). 7  methadone (Dolophine, Methadose).
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- 1 Over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), can help relieve occasional pain triggered by activity your muscles and joints aren't used to — such as gardening after a winter indoors.  Topical analgesics.
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Pain relievers: What are the differences? Over-the-counter pain relievers have different strong suits, so don't think of them as one-size-fits-all. Best for: Excellent for pain relief and fever reduction. Commonly used long-term for osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and headaches.
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The GoodRx Top 10 (September 2017) Hydrocodone is an opiate and is considered a narcotic pain medicine, while acetaminophen (Tylenol) is also sold over the counter for pain. Other opioid and acetaminophen combinations are available, but hydrocodone and acetaminophen is the most popular.
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Narcotic Analgesics (Opioids) Some narcotic analgesics combine an opioid with aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Examples include: Percodan (chemical name: oxycodone and aspirin), Percocet and Roxicet (chemical name: oxycodone and acetaminophen), Vicodin, Lorcet, and Lortab (chemical name: hydrocodone and acetaminophen).