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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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
1. 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.
Posted at 7:38PM on Jul 23rd 2008 by jason
2. 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.
Posted at 2:08PM on Aug 16th 2008 by mommom1991
3. 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.
Posted at 2:09PM on Aug 16th 2008 by hapidwarf1003
4. 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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Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Sue
5. 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.
Posted at 2:22PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Lisa
6. 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....
Posted at 2:23PM on Aug 16th 2008 by LShields
7.
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.
Posted at 2:28PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Kathy Palka
8. 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?
Posted at 3:03PM on Aug 16th 2008 by zapple
9. they shoud have advil on that list
Posted at 3:08PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Bookreeder06
10. 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.
Posted at 3:09PM on Aug 16th 2008 by RO
11. try the prescription Volteran Gel - it fabulous alone or also works great in combination with the BioFreeze
Posted at 3:11PM on Aug 16th 2008 by RSmO
12. Actually you can take 4 Advil for pain which is equal to 1 prescription advil. So that is something to remember.
Posted at 3:16PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Kathy
13. 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
Posted at 3:29PM on Aug 16th 2008 by tina
14. 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.
Posted at 3:32PM on Aug 16th 2008 by rplea96437
15. 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.
Posted at 3:35PM on Aug 16th 2008 by sherry
16. 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.
Posted at 4:18PM on Aug 16th 2008 by robert
17. could I get a copy of this report?
Posted at 4:19PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Bick Benedict
18. 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!
Posted at 4:21PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Leslie
19. 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.
Posted at 4:23PM on Aug 16th 2008 by Annatwood1
20. 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.
Posted at 4:24PM on Aug 16th 2008 by trnnisz