Pain Management: Medications
Tricyclic antidepressants for fibromyalgia
10/30/07, HealthwiseExperts do not know exactly how tricyclic antidepressants improve symptoms of fibromyalgia. They may help some people with fibromyalgia to sleep better through the night by increasing the deep phase of sleep and decreasing muscle spas
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for fibromyalgia
10/30/07, HealthwiseExperts do not know exactly how SSRIs work to improve fibromyalgia, but some people with fibromyalgia who take SSRIs seem to have improved mood and less fatigue.
Acetaminophen and codeine
02/08/08, HealthwiseTell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
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Aspirin and codeine
04/22/08, HealthwiseTell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine
08/25/07, HealthwiseTell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen and hydrocodone
05/05/08, HealthwiseTell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
Aspirin and hydrocodone
02/13/04, HealthwiseDo not take other over-the-counter and prescription products that contain aspirin. Too much aspirin could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter preparations.
Aspirin, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine
01/24/08, HealthwiseAspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Medications
05/15/07, HealthwiseMedicines do not cure chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): they only help relieve symptoms. They may not greatly speed up your return to full activity; but when they are used properly, they can help you feel better.
Opioid analgesics for chronic pain
01/20/09, HealthwiseOpioid analgesics suppress your perception of pain and calm your emotional response to pain by reducing the number of pain signals sent by the nervous system and the brain's reaction to those pain signals.
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