Prescription Pain Relievers (Drugs: the Straight Facts)

Ongoing pharmaceutical research has provided an almost endless variety of prescription pain relievers available today for those who suffer from severe of chronic pain. Learn more about the benefits and potential hazards of these drugs. How pain works Over-the-counter pain relievers Morphine and other opiate pain relievers Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, and migraine medications Local anesthetics and steroids Herbal remedies. Details the history of each type of pain reliever, how each acts in the body to reduce pain, and the possible side effects of each medication, including abuse and addiction Ongoing pharmaceutical research has provided an almost endless variety of prescription pain relievers available today for those who suffer from severe or chronic pain