Paul Earley, MD The opioid drugs, the pain killer drugs, produce a very strong physiological dependence that is only under rare circumstances is life-threatening, but is extremely painful.

A new non-opioid pain medication is now on the market, and those who've overcome addiction say this new way to treat pain can save lives. The brand name is Journavx, it is the first new class of ...

Medication-Induced Aches Is Real Just imagine taking a pill to get relief from a chronic headache and ending up in an endless loop of headaches. Pain killers offer relief from aches and pains ...

Paracetemol, diclofinac and tramadol are al, different group of pain killers available in the market. Of all the drugs (medications) causing kidney damage, pain killers, primarily NSAIDs (non ...

The first scientific study of prescription painkiller use by retired NFL players shows higher rates of misuse than that of the general population, possibly due to players' use during playing days.

A single intra-articular corticosteroid injection for knee or hand osteoarthritis was associated with a reduced use of most pain medications over 5 years, with a secondary analysis showing a ...