A member asked:

What is the strongest otc pain med?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

NSAID's & Tylenol (acetaminophen): Nsaid's stand for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which help reduce pain via decreasing concentration of inflammatory markers. Tyelnol has been used as a pain killer for a very long time but seems to do a better job at reducing fever. Otc these oral medications are your best options. Topical drugs that are applied to skin such as biofreeze have been helpful as well.

Answered 5/28/2015

5.7k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pain meds: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can help with both pain relief and in reducing inflammation. Examples are ibuprofen (like Advil, Nuprin or Motrin), Naproxen sodium (like Aleve, (naproxen) Naprosyn, Anaprox) or Asprin (such as Bayer, Ecotrin, Ascriptin). Avoid NSAID's if pregnant or allergic to them. In that situation can consider acetaminophen.

Answered 5/28/2015

2.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What OTC med is like soma (carisoprodol)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the best OTC sleep med to give a child with adhd?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What OTC cough med can you take if also taking sertraline?

A doctor has provided 1 answer