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NSAID's which are used for both pain and inflammation but can be uspeting to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. There is also a medication called tramadol which is also used for pain. I am on Tramadol and it *does* contain opiates. Tramadol falls into a milder version of a controlled pain medication, but it does contain opiate's.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoThere are NSAID's such as Naproxen Sodium but they can be very upsetting to the stomach with extended use. There is also a medication called tramadol or ultracet (tramadol/tylenol) which is used for pain.
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∙ 13y agoIn medicine, the term opiate describes any of the narcotic opioid alkaloids found as natural products in the oppium poppy plant, as well as many semisynthetic chemical derivatives of such alkaloids. Doctors prescribe these only when strictly necessary.
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∙ 15y agoLoperamide is the only over the counter opiate (That I know of in the United States. Might be others, don't know.) It is marketed as Imodium and used for as an antidiarrheal.
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∙ 7y agoThe most common ones are:
- Morphine
- pethidine
- Fentanyl
- Codine
- Methadone
- Hydrocodone
- Oxycodone
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Is tramadol hcl nonaddictive?
Tramadol (generic Ultram) is not a narcotic, but it does have the potential for abuse. Therefore, caution should be taken not to abuse the drug, especially if there is a history of drug abuse or dependency. But it is an effective pain reliever, and is considered safer than the narcotic medications.
Are pain medications considered antibiotics?
No. Pain medications do not have any antibiotic properties. Antibiotics fight bacterial infections, Pain medications work on nerve pathways.
Is TENS safe?
TENS is nonaddictive and completely safe
Are alternative methods of pain relief intended as substitutes for medication in hospice?
yes
What can I do if pain medications don't work should I ask for something stronger?
You can ask for something stronger if pain medications are not working for you. You might discuss other types of pain management with your doctor which might include alternative medications or therapies.
What pain medications can you take with Aggrenox?
tyelnol
What are the release dates for Birth Day - 2000 Pain Medications?
Birth Day - 2000 Pain Medications was released on: USA: 26 October 2000
Why is close monitoring of the effects of pain medications advised?
Close monitoring of the effects of pain medications is required in order to assure that adequate amounts of medication are given to produce the desired pain relief.
Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation safe?
It is nonaddictive and completely safe
Does pain medicine affect your birth control effectiveness?
The category of pain medications is so broad that no generalization can be made. Most medications used for pain don't affect how well birth control works. A few medications used as adjunct pain treatment do. You must contact your prescriber or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.
How do you reduce pain which is because of verococele?
Try over the counter pain medications. If the pain persists, you can get surgery to repair it.
What is the strongest pain reliver for severe pain?
define severe pain, as different medications are used for different things.
