Analgesic Drugs For severe pain the most widely used drug is still morphine. Other useful drugs have been found, however, in the course of the search for substances with morphine's good qualities ...

None of this means that analgesics in normal doses are dangerous; they are probably safer than most other non-prescription drugs. But there may be a limit. The expert consensus so far: when ...

The analgesic drugs that are typically prescribed for short-term pain—such as following an injury or surgery—work by either reducing the inflammation that causes pain or changing how the brain ...

There is a considerable need for novel analgesics that are more effective or safer than existing drugs. Richard Silverman highlights some of the research that led to the discovery of a novel ...

Use of OTC analgesics — including acetaminophen and NSAIDs — improves concussion symptoms and reduces recovery time in ...

And, use of over-the-counter pain relievers on day after concussion tied to faster resolution of symptoms versus 5 or more days after.