[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=”hiQP_G8DLps” width=”640″ height=”480″ auto_thumb=”1″] There are a number of non-opiate prescription medications that are used to decrease pain. Here’s a partial list:
Nonopiate Medications | |||
Drug Class | Generic | Brand Name(s) | |
Anticonvulsants | Gabapentin | Neurontin | |
Topiramate | Topamax | ||
Carbemazepine | Tegretol | ||
Valproic Acid | Depakote | ||
Pregablin | Lyrica | ||
Antidepressants | Tricyclics | Amitryptiline | Elavil |
Desipramine | Norpramin | ||
Nortriptyline | Pamelor | ||
SSRI – SNRI | Venflaxine | Effexor | |
Duloxetine | Cymbalta | ||
NSAIDs | COX 2s | Celecoxib | Celebrex |