Question:
Does an NSAID like Naproxen (aleve) or Ibuprofen relieve pain as well as codeine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone for sudden onset (acute) back pain?
Answer:
Yes
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MedHead Message:
Narcotic pain medications are on everyone’s radar. With more than 100 Americans dying every day from drug overdoses, it’s really become a flashpoint. You may try taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen together for more synergistic pain relief. Try to avoid narcotics…some people can get hooked after just one dose.
References:
1. Friedman BW, Dym AA, Davitt M, et al. Naproxen With Cyclobenzaprine, Oxycodone/Acetaminophen, or Placebo for Treating Acute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2015;314(15):1572–1580. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.13043 2. http://www.choosingwisely.org/clinician-lists/nass-opioids-for-acute-or-chronic-low-back-pain/ Accessed 7/12/19. 3. Jones P, Dalziel SR, Lamdin R, Miles‐Chan JL, Frampton C. Oral non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injury. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD007789. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007789.pub2.
