Whats the best medicine for lower back pain?
Dr here.
I’ll use the generic names of drugs rather than the trade names, and let you have an idea what classes of drugs are available.
Generally, paracetamol is crap for low back pain.
Next up are the NSAIDs, Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. These include naproxen, diclofenac etc. They are quite effective but may harm the stomach. Most doctors prescribe it with famotidine or omeprazole.
Another similar class are the COX 2 inhibitors (which Vioxx belongs to). They are safer on the stomach and include celecoxib.
Higher up the scale we have the opiods. The most commonly prescribed drug is tramadol (commonly known as tramal). This drug needs a doctor’s prescription and cannot be obtained over the counter.
If tramadol still doesn’t work for you, speak to your doctor regarding other forms of treatment for low back pain. These include injections of analgesics into the back to block a nerve, or even surgery if an MRI scan shows that it is indicated.
Hope this helps.
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