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Pain Relievers ... Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis or any number of other aches and pains.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pain medications
Alternative Names Return to top. Medications for pain; Drugs for pain; Analgesics. Information Return to top. Pain medicines are also called analgesics.
Pain Relievers
Pain relievers help eliminate the pain of spinal injuries, disorders and surgery. ... Acetaminophen is one of the most effective, non-prescription, pain-relieving drugs available.

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Pain Relievers, drugs taken to relieve discomfort, distinct from anesthetics (drugs that deaden feeling) and sedatives (drugs that aid relaxation or sleep).

For information on:

pain relievers of all types, see Analgesic; Depressant

common pain relievers, see Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Ibuprofen; Codeine; Opium; Narcotics

drugless methods of pain relief, see Acupuncture; Biofeedback

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