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Nonopioid NSAIDs
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aspirin, a, ibuprofen, naproxen |
Reduce pain chemicals
at the site of pain. NSAIDs can reduce joint and soft tissue
inflammation.
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Nausea, stomach pain
and irritation, ulcers, indigestion, bleeding, kidney, and liver problems.
Certain NSAIDs may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke
in some people. Smoking and alcohol can make the risk worse. Talk with your
healthcare provider.
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Opioids
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morphine and similar medicines, often called
narcotics
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Reduce feelings or
perception of pain. Used for moderate to severe pain.
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Nausea, vomiting,
itching, drowsiness or sleepiness, constipation, slowed breathing
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Other medicines
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corticosteroids, antinausea, antidepressants,
antiseizure medicines
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Reduce swelling,
burning or tingling pain, or certain side effects of pain medicines, such as
nausea or vomiting
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Your healthcare
provider will explain the possible side effects of these medicines.
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Anesthetics (local, injected)
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lidocaine, benzocaine, and medicines used by
anesthesiologists
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Stop pain signals from
reaching the brain by blocking feeling in the treated area
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Nausea, low blood
pressure, fever, slowed breathing, dizziness, weakness, fainting, seizures,
heart attack
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