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Medications and Alternative Treatments

The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.

There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:

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Expert & Community Posts

FDA Advisors Reject Arcoxia

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

On April 12th, a Food and Drug Administration, FDA, advisory panel of experts rejected Merck’s... Read more »

FDA Approves New Triptan-Naproxen Compound for Migraineurs!

By MAGNUM, the National Migraine Assoc. , Health Expert

...dinosaurs! But it is the last of the triptans to be approved by the FDA before the generics make... Read more »

Improving Recognition and Care for Fibromyalgia

By Will Rowe , Health Expert

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a third drug indicated for treatment of... Read more »

Two Studies Show FDA Approved Drugs May Contribute to a Future Alzheimer's Cure

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...with Alzheimer's disease using medications already approved by the Food and Drug Administration... Read more »

FDA Defers Final Action on Milnacipran for Fibromyalgia

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...Last month I told you that a third drug may soon be approved for fibromyalgia. Today Forest... Read more »

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Health Guide

Psoriasis: Highlights

...methotrexate.Drug ApprovalsAn ointment containing a combination of the drugs calcipotriol and betamethasone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2006 for the treatment... Read more »

Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Highlights

...incorporate this cream into sunscreens.Facial Filler ApprovalThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Juvderm product line for treatment of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles... Read more »

Psoriasis: References

ReferencesGelfand JM, Neimann AL, Shin DB, et al. Risk of myocardial infarction in patients with psoriasis. JAMA. 2006 Oct 11;296(14):1735-41.U.S. Food and Drug Administration. CDER Drug and Biologic... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Highlights

Treatment News:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sildenafil citrate (the active ingredient in Viagra) to treat pulmonary hypertension, a serious complication of chronic... Read more »

Immunizations: Highlights

...It commonly affects young children in day care settings.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a rotavirus vaccine (RotaTeq, Merck and Co.) early in 2006, and the Advisory Committee... Read more »

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