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Popular back pain medication

Take a look at these drugs that will help you relieve back pain.

NSAIDs. NSAIDs are considered to be the best drugs for back pain relief. They are locally available and can be purchased over the counter or can be prescribed by a medical doctor. Its prescription may include other drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve). Further facts about Columbus, OH can be found here.


Importance of NSAIDs

NSAIDs will help you in reducing pain, inflammation in muscles, and swelling around spinal discs, which are damaged or arthritis joints. Another drug that is often sold alongside NSAIDs is acetaminophen (Tylenol), which helps in relieving pain but cannot help in inflammation. Dr. Shmerling also advises those suffering from liver diseases to avoid taking acetaminophen. Information about Medical back pain diagnosis can be found here.



Side effects of NSAIDs

People take advantage of NSAIDs since they are readily available and overuse them exposing them to side effects such as ulcers, stomach pain, bleeding, and can also lead to kidney damage.

Opioids

Taking NSAIDs and other muscle reluctant drug may not be the solution for severe cases. Patients who have undergone surgeries or with chronic back pain are advised to use opioids, which is the right drug in such cases. Prescription by a medical expert is also recommended on the same.




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