Unless you're a super hero, chances are you've needed to take pain medication before. And when you were looking for pain relief, you really needed something that would work fast to dull your pain. With migraines, aches, sprains and broken bones, the list of ways your body can hurt is endless. So when I got a headache yesterday, I decided to look and see what other AOL users rely on for pain relief.The widely known drug Vicodin came in at the top of our search list, probably because it can be used as a mild-to-severe pain reliever, depending on the potency. It is commonly prescribed for anything from pain after dental work to knee pain relief. Pain killers,such as Celebrex, are also a wonderful relief for those suffering from arthritis pain.
If you prefer a topical relief for your pain, a surprising medical treatment that I had never heard of appeared on our list. BIOFREEZE comes as a spray, gel or roll-on medicine and contains a special herbal extract from a South American holly shrub.
Some of these drugs are so strong that you need a prescription for them. Others you can find at an online pharmacy or your local pharmacy, like CVS. It all depends on how fast you need relief!
Are you looking for a pain killer? Search for pain killers on AOL Search or check out AOL Shopping. To find out more about pain killers check out AOL Health. Let us know what works best for you.
Top Searched Pain Killers on AOL Search:
1. Vicodin
2. Celebrex
3. Soma
4. Ultram
5. OxyContin
6. Methadone
7. Darvocet
8. Bayer
9. BIOFREEZE
10. Tylenol
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If I don't have a prescription for something like dental surgery, I like liqui-gel aleve. I take 3 instead of two and it works well. I buy my drugs as well as all my health and beauty type stuff at drugstore.com. I buy through http://www.fatcrumbs.com which gives me cash back on every purchase, as wll as coupon and discount codes.
By jason on Jul 23rd 2008 at 7:38PM
Please be careful taking Advil or any Ibuprophen. A few years ago I took Advil for leg pains and ended up almost destroying my kidneys. Now I take darvocet and that works great.
By mommom1991 on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:08PM
my chiropractor gave me BIOFREEZE about three yrs ago for back pain and let me tell you,THAT STUFF IS AMAZING!!!! i used the gel form and it worked way better than even vicodien.
By hapidwarf1003 on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:09PM
I have used vicodin with great success. Did not stay on it long for fear of addiction. Has anyone been addicted to it?
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By Sue on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:11PM
I have been using biofreeze for about a year now for neck pain. I have to say I have become addicted to this stuff because it works wonders for my chronic neck pain.
By Lisa on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:22PM
A small caveat here...when Aleve first came out, I used it briefly---but found it no better than advil for my needs. Last week a doc suggested I try it again for knee pain from arthritus...and I found myself in an ER at 3Am...I have developed an strong allergic reaction to it...which I am told can happen at any time---feom just about anything, even something you've used for years.
So OTC doesn't mean "safer" than perscription....
By LShields on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:23PM
I have Fibromyalgia....I have tried many pain killers..but the only thing that helps is Oxycontin 10mg twice a day....and Vicodin for breakthru pain.....it helps a lot....and no...I don't get a "buzz"...not at all.
By Kathy Palka on Aug 16th 2008 at 2:28PM
I suspect the author of the article might realize later, that drugs are usually "prescribed" not subscribed... what about good old fashioned aspirin or advil? Is that too common now days?
By zapple on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:03PM
they shoud have advil on that list
By Bookreeder06 on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:08PM
If still looking for a prescription strength gel pain reliever for topical use, ask for a new one called Volteran - used in combination with also the BioFreeze, works great.
By RO on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:09PM
try the prescription Volteran Gel - it fabulous alone or also works great in combination with the BioFreeze
By RSmO on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:11PM
Actually you can take 4 Advil for pain which is equal to 1 prescription advil. So that is something to remember.
By Kathy on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:16PM
i took vicoden for 6 yr a friend told me about a pain patch you were for 72 hr and its like a new me more energey because i have 80 percent less back pain its called fentanyl
By tina on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:29PM
I think this article is a walking advertisement for pain medication. It provides to much prositive...even tells were you can get them on the internet. If they had listed both positive and negative, it would be ok. And maybe stressed to kids under the age of 18 to ask their parents.
By rplea96437 on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:32PM
i injured my back in 1996 and tried everything from tylenol extra strenght to ibuprofine. now i go to a pain management doctor and have to take 2 different strenghts of morphine, 1 is fast acting, the other is time release. i also take a muscle relaxer. i still have alot of pain and there is nothing they can do.
By sherry on Aug 16th 2008 at 3:35PM
Be careful when using thoes over the counter pain releavers daily they can build up in your system and cause a reaction with the person going to er room.
if your realy having daily pain ask the doctor for a cortazone or steriod shot it will last for months but you need to ask, doctors dont offer it, drug company related issue.
By robert on Aug 16th 2008 at 4:18PM
could I get a copy of this report?
By Bick Benedict on Aug 16th 2008 at 4:19PM
I am always bothered when people use pain relievers for migraines. If you keep a food chart, you can determine migraine's causes, USUALLY from foods. I found out by keeping a "food chart" (suggested by a TV station)that ONIONS GIVE ME MIGRAINE HEADACHES!
Once I found out, I have never had a migraine since, unless I accidentally eat an onion(s) in a restaurant. Several people have told me the same.
I sat next to someone at a restaurant who had a plate full of scallions. I asked her how she kept from having migraines; she reached in her purse and pulled out a box of migraine pills!!!
By keeping a food chart, I noticed migraines had nothing to do with "nerves" because I could have a PERFECT day, everything fine, then have a MIGRAINE. Now, I have NEVER had migraines for many, many years!
By Leslie on Aug 16th 2008 at 4:21PM
To anyone out there, beware of Celebrex. I used it for a short period of time and ended up with congestive heart failure. It was awful. I believe many doctors have stopped prescribing this.
By Annatwood1 on Aug 16th 2008 at 4:23PM
my doctor put me on celebrex, it did not help. i started using ibuprofen 400 to 800mg and got great results. with food of course.
By trnnisz on Aug 16th 2008 at 4:24PM