For the first time in two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of medication that provides an alternative to addictive opioids for patients looking to manage ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx (suzetrigine) ...

New research reveals previously unknown ways opioid receptors can function, opening the door to safer pain treatments.

Chronic pain has long forced patients into a trade-off between constant discomfort and the side effects of powerful drugs. A ...

SaveHealth reports on psoriatic arthritis medications, detailing options like DMARDs, biologics, and NSAIDs, including their ...

For decades, opioids have been the blunt instrument of modern pain care, powerful enough to quiet severe suffering yet risky ...

Pain medication is supposed to help you feel better. But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public that many over-the-counter products promoted for pain and arthritis contain ...

Family physician Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, agrees that taking ibuprofen with coffee can be effective. “In some ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...

Identifying the best medication for chronic pain depends on underlying causes and how severe your symptoms are. Pain is a complex combination of psychological, social, and biological factors. This ...

Dr. Edward Paul answers the question: 'Combining Pain Meds With Other Meds?' — -- Question: Is It Safe To Combine Pain Medicine With Other Medications? Answer: Combinations of medications are ...

Dealing with persistent pain while taking medication that seems ineffective can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. You follow the prescribed dosage, take your medication as directed, yet the ...