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Pain Relievers

What are pain relievers?

Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each with advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.

What are the types of over-the-counter pain relievers?

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. Two types of OTC pain medicines are usually recommended for mild to moderate pain.

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  1. Pain Relievers (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each with advantages and risks. Some types ... many types of pain. Two types of OTC pain medicines are usually recommended for mild to moderate pain. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/painrelievers.html - Health Topics
  2. Over-the-counter pain relievers 
    ... a prescription. The most common types of OTC pain medicines are acetaminophen, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( ... Pain medicines are also called analgesics. Each kind of pain medicine has benefits and risks. Some types of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002123.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Non-Drug Pain Management (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that reduce or relieve pain. There are many pain medicines, each with advantages and risks. Some are over- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/nondrugpainmanagement.html - Health Topics
  4. Taking Prescription Opioid Pain Medicines Safely (For Teens) (Nemours Foundation)  
    prescription pain medicine, opioid, opioids, opiod, opiods, percocet, hydrocodone with acetaminophen, Hycet, Lortab, oxycodone with acetaminophen, Roxicet, oxycodone and hydromorphone, ...
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  5. Pain Medicines and Kidney Disease (National Kidney Foundation)  
    Using pain medicines with kidney disease comes with risks. Read more to learn what your options are to treat your ...
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  6. Women and Pain Medicines (Food and Drug Administration)  
    Pain medicines can cause serious injury or death when they are misused or abused. Take steps to protect ...
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  7. Pain medicines (image) 
    After surgery many types of pain medicines can be used such as opiates or narcotics, local anesthetics, and anti-inflammatory medicines. Depending on the procedure and clinical situation, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Medication Errors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can happen in the ...
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  9. Chronic Pain Medicines (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Pain Relievers/Start Here ... Pain Relievers ... Pain Relievers/Specifics ... Pain Relievers ... American Academy of Family Physicians
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  10. Pain Control after Surgery: Pain Medicines (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Pain Relievers/Related Issues ... Pain Relievers ... After Surgery/Learn More ... After Surgery ... American Academy of Family Physicians
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