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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed back pain medications. Short term use of these helps to alleviate the suffering from acute back pain. The most common types of NSAIDs are over-the-counter, prescription and topical.
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Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the treatment of the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. Well, now it would seem that there is no overwhelming evidence supporting the use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a recent review (in the "Cochrane…
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Cort, Health Guide, answered looking for medication to treat chronic… I think you need to get a good diagnosis first. A 'pop' followed by pain…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on Finding the Best Medication to Treat… MM, Big questions, I need to be brief. When a doctor is talking…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back… Hi Sandy, As with most supplements, L-tryptophan is generally safe when…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, answered Does Lipitor Cause Back Pain? One of the common side effects listed for Lipitor is back pain. If you have too many…
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