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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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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux

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Can Ultram cause or worsen symptoms of GERD? Ultram is a centrally acting pain relief medication... Read more »

Is Treatment for Chronic Back Pain Creating Addiction, Not Relief

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...are able to show the extent of abuse of prescribed pain medication. It is concerning that there... Read more »

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions

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...therapy if your symptoms are controlled. Q: What pain medications are recommended for... Read more »

Prescribing Narcotics: A Doctor's Point of View

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...and which has in turn stifled the prescribing of pain medications in even those end-of-life... Read more »

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Migraine Medications: Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue

...Acetaminophen with codeine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone such as Vicodin, Percocet, Tylenol #3 Other analgesics (pain relievers) such as Ultram, Toradol, and others In some cases, doctors will... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...although it is still the drug of choice for people with impaired kidney function.Tramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to opioids. It has opioid-like... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...from insomnia.Pain RelieversPain relief is of major concern for patients with fibromyalgia.Tramadol (Ultram), used alone or in combination with acetaminophen (Tylenol), is commonly prescribed for... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia

...gabapentin. Constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth are common side effects of opioids.Tramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to opioids. It has... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Complications

...rehydration by administration of fluids. Oxygen is typically given for acute chest syndrome. Effective pain medications are available to help reduce the severe pain of sickle cell crises.Accurate... Read more »

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