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Pain-Relieving Medications (Analgesics) - Page 4

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Aleve PM 5.7 15 reviews for Aleve PM to treat Pain OTC C N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / naproxen systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
naloxone / pentazocine 6.7 15 reviews for naloxone / pentazocine to treat Pain Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
naloxone / pentazocine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zorvolex 8.0 15 reviews for Zorvolex to treat Pain Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sulindac 5.7 14 reviews for sulindac to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Brand name:
Clinoril
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Trezix 5.8 13 reviews for Trezix to treat Pain Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aspirin 6.2 12 reviews for aspirin to treat Pain Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Brand names:
Arthritis Pain, Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Easprin, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Methadose 8.8 12 reviews for Methadose to treat Pain Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methadone systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cataflam 8.3 10 reviews for Cataflam to treat Pain Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aspirin / butalbital / caffeine 9.1 9 reviews for aspirin / butalbital / caffeine to treat Pain Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
aspirin / butalbital / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Fiorinal, Fortabs
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidocaine Viscous 5.1 9 reviews for Lidocaine Viscous to treat Pain Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
piroxicam 8.2 9 reviews for piroxicam to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
piroxicam systemic
Brand name:
Feldene
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Doans Pills Extra Strength 8.8 8 reviews for Doans Pills Extra Strength to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
magnesium salicylate systemic
Drug class:
salicylates
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Paracetamol 4.6 8 reviews for Paracetamol to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous analgesics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Percogesic Original Strength 9.5 8 reviews for Percogesic Original Strength to treat Pain OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol 8 Hour 8.1 8 reviews for Tylenol 8 Hour to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous analgesics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Naprosyn 6.4 7 reviews for Naprosyn to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vistaril 5.7 7 reviews for Vistaril to treat Pain Rx N N X
Generic name:
hydroxyzine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Actiq 9.5 6 reviews for Actiq to treat Pain Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
fentanyl systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Advil 6.5 6 reviews for Advil to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
BC Arthritis 4.5 6 reviews for BC Arthritis to treat Pain OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Biofreeze 8.0 6 reviews for Biofreeze to treat Pain Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
imipramine 8.5 6 reviews for imipramine to treat Pain Rx N N X
Generic name:
imipramine systemic
Brand name:
Tofranil
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
aspirin / oxycodone 5.4 5 reviews for aspirin / oxycodone to treat Pain Rx B 2 X
Generic name:
aspirin / oxycodone systemic
Brand names:
Endodan, Percodan
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Buprenex 10 5 reviews for Buprenex to treat Pain Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
buprenorphine systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clonidine 9.4 5 reviews for clonidine to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
clonidine systemic
Brand name:
Duraclon
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for Pain

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Pain. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Pain.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
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 (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
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
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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