Question 1

good painkillers for a broken forearm (no surgery)? prescription strength needed, or just motrin or something like that?

Accepted Answer

Options: Antiinflammatories and tylenol (acetaminophen) are the first choice. Prescription strength medications are typically reserved for severe cases.

Question 2

could i get a list of painkillers?

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Probably: My guess is you've found your way onto the internet to access health tap. You can also access all sorts of pain killer lists. There are so many i would not know where to begin. 
Start by reading about 'analgesics'. You'll probably be up all night reading. Good luck !

Question 3

what's a good painkiller?

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Good painkiller: This really depends on the severity, type and location of the pain. Pain medications are given for appropriate patients and for the appropriate reason and for a planned time fram if the pain is acute.

Question 4

are there any natural painkillers?

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Lots: Fish oil, arnica, turmeric, feverfew, jalapeño pepper, willow bark (natural aspirin) and many other. Naturopathic doctor may find tye right remedy for you.

Question 5

what are some generic painkillers?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs,acetaminophen: ibuprofen, meloxicam, naproxen sodium, acetylsalicylic acid, acetaminophen - for non-narcotic and available OTC in the U.S. This list does not include herbals.

Question 6

what are painkillers prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

To treat pain: There are many types of painkillers. Also known as analgesics, these medications are used to  stop or decrease pain.

Question 7

i have beck pain, can i take a painkiller

Accepted Answer

Extremely common.: Back pain is one of the most common symptoms leading  people to see a physician.  If is mild to moderate, see if a topical anesthetic (OTC), stretching, rest, and a bit of time will take care of it;  if you can not tolerate the pain, perhaps try acetaminophen or ibuprofen OTC as long as you tolerate these meds.   If severe or persistent, visit the doctor.

Question 8

why do painkillers generally make me feel sick?

Accepted Answer

Sick: Nausea is common with pain meds. However if taken with food and can be treated. Most of the time nausea is temporary if needed to be taken over a prolonged period of time

Question 9

what are the best natural, non-drug painkillers?

Accepted Answer

Stress reduction: If you really want o treat pain without any chemicals, try stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing.

Question 10

what could happen if you overdose on painkillers?

Accepted Answer

You die: Overdose of opioid type pain medication can cause severe respiratory depression and if especially mixed with other sedative agents could be fatal.

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Good painkillers for a broken forearm (no surgery)? prescription strength needed, or just motrin or something like that?

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Could i get a list of painkillers?

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What's a good painkiller?

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Are there any natural painkillers?

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What are some generic painkillers?

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What are painkillers prescribed for?

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I have beck pain, can i take a painkiller

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Why do painkillers generally make me feel sick?

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What are the best natural, non-drug painkillers?

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