Medications for Back Pain
Other names: Backache; Degenerative Disc Disease; Pain, back; Slipped Disc
What is Back Pain: Back pain is a variably unpleasant sensation in the lumbar, lumbosacral, or cervical regions of the back. Causes include stress or injury involving the back muscles, disease or injury involving the back vertebrae or the spinal nerves and kidney infection.
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Medications to treat Back Pain
The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.
| Drug name | Rx / OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol | Reviews | Rating | Popularity |
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| acetaminophen / hydrocodone | Rx | C | 2 | X | 184 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Brand names: Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicodin ES, Lorcet 10 / 650, Hycet, Hydrocet, Vicodin HP, Xodol, Dolacet, Maxidone, Zydone, Anexsia, Co-Gesic, Dolagesic, Liquicet, Lorcet Plus, Stagesic, Theracodophen Low 90, Zamicet, Zolvit … Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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| tramadol | Rx | C | 4 | X | 149 reviews | ||
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Generic name: tramadol systemic Brand names: Ultram, ConZip, Ultram ER, Ryzolt, Ultram ODT, Rybix ODT … Drug class: narcotic analgesics For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| naproxen | Rx/OTC | C | N | X | 71 reviews | ||
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Generic name: naproxen systemic Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Naprelan, Aflaxen, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief … Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Norco | Rx | C | 2 | X | 69 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| diclofenac | Rx | D | N | X | 58 reviews | ||
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Generic name: diclofenac systemic Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Zipsor, Voltaren-XR … Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Lortab | Rx | C | 2 | X | 38 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| duloxetine | Rx | C | N | X | 27 reviews | ||
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Generic name: duloxetine systemic Brand names: Cymbalta, Irenka Drug class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Aleve | Rx/OTC | C | N | X | 26 reviews | ||
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Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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| Cymbalta | Rx | C | N | X | 23 reviews | ||
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Generic name: duloxetine systemic Drug class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| nabumetone Off Label | Rx | C | N | X | 19 reviews | ||
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Generic name: nabumetone systemic Brand name: Relafen Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes |
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| Ultram | Rx | C | 4 | X | 19 reviews | ||
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Generic name: tramadol systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesics For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Voltaren | Rx | D | N | X | 18 reviews | ||
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Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| Vicodin | Rx | C | 2 | X | 13 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| acetaminophen / pamabrom | OTC | N | N | X | 12 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / pamabrom systemic Drug class: analgesic combinations For consumers: interactions, side effects |
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| Relafen Off Label | Rx | C | N | X | 12 reviews | ||
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Generic name: nabumetone systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes |
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| Lorcet 10 / 650 | Rx | C | 2 | X | 10 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| Zipsor | Rx | D | N | X | 10 reviews | ||
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Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| aspirin | Rx/OTC | N | N | X | 8 reviews | ||
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Generic name: aspirin systemic Brand names: Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Buffasal, Bufferin Low Dose, Easprin, Ecpirin, Entercote, Fasprin, Genacote, Halfprin, Medi-Seltzer, Norwich Aspirin, ZORprin … Drug class: salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| ibuprofen | Rx/OTC | C | N | X | 8 reviews | ||
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Generic name: ibuprofen systemic Brand names: Advil, Motrin, IBU, Advil Liqui-Gels, Ibu-8, IBU-200, Motrin IB, Proprinal, A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Genpril, Haltran, Ibu-4, Ibu-6, Ibu-Tab, Midol IB, Nuprin, Q-Profen … Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Cataflam | Rx | D | N | X | 6 reviews | ||
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Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| Naprosyn | Rx/OTC | C | N | X | 5 reviews | ||
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Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| Vicodin ES | Rx | C | 2 | X | 5 reviews | ||
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Generic name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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| Aspercreme | OTC | N | N | 4 reviews | |||
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Generic name: trolamine salicylate topical Drug class: topical rubefacient For consumers: side effects |
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| flurbiprofen | Rx | C | N | X | 4 reviews | ||
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Generic name: flurbiprofen systemic Brand name: Ansaid Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| indomethacin | Rx | C | N | X | 4 reviews | ||
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Generic name: indomethacin systemic Brand names: Indocin, Indocin IV, Indocin SR Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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| Off Label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
| Prescription Only / Over the Counter | |
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| Rx | Prescription Only |
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over the Counter |
| Pregnancy | |
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| A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
| B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
| C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| D | There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
| N | FDA has not classified the drug. |
| Controlled Substances Act Schedule | |
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| N | Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
| 1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
| 2 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
| 3 | Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
| 4 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
| 5 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
| Alcohol | |
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| X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
