Drugs are often used to treat acute and chronic back pain. Effective pain relief may be a combination of prescription drugs and over-the-counter agents. Ask a doctor before taking any medication for pain relief. Certain medicines (including those sold over the counter) are not safe during pregnancy could possibly interfere with other drugs can cause side effects, or can lead to liver damage.
Below are drugs to treat acute and chronic back painPain:
Over-the-counter analgesics. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, naproxen, and ibuprofen can be taken orally to reduce stiffness, swelling and inflammation and to ease mild to moderate pain in my lower back. Counter-irritants applied topically to the skin as a cream or spray can stimulate nerve endings in the skin to numb feelings of heat or cold to deliver the pain. Current analgesics can also reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulationflow.
Anticonvulsants. These drugs are primarily used to treat seizures, but may be useful in treating certain types of nerve pain. Anticonvulsants may be prescribed with painkillers.
Antidepressants. Some antidepressants such as amitriptyline and desipramine have been shown to relieve pain and assist with sleep. Antidepressants alter levels of brain chemicals increase mood and dull pain signals.
Opioids.Opiates such as codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine are often prescribed to manage severe acute and chronic back pain. They should be used only for a short period and under the supervision of a physician. Side effects may include drowsiness, decreased reaction time, impaired judgment, and addictive. Many experts believe that chronic consumption of these drugs is detrimental to people with back pain, through to depression and even increasing pain.
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