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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Medications And Alternative Treatments
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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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