Pain reliever are drugs that decrease or relieve muscle cramps, headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain drugs, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond or reliever better to certain drugs than others. Each person may also have slightly different responses to pain reliever medications.
Over-the-counter: OTC medicines are good for most common types of pain.
There are two main types of OTC pain medicines:
If Over the counter drugs do not relieve your pain, your healthcare professional may prescribe or recommend something stronger. Many NSAIDs medication are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful or strong pain reliever’s medications are opioids. They are very safe and effective, but they can sometimes have mild to moderate side effects. There is also a big risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must do them only under a healthcare professional’s supervision.
