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What is the strongest painkiller you can get without a prescription?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Its Relative: Strength depends on what's causing the pain. If its not inflammation, Tylenol (acetaminophen) may work.Generally, the strongest non-prescription pain meds would be considered NSAIDS like Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen). Capsaicin also works well for some problems (ex. Salon Pas patches).

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Answered 9/14/2017

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