What Are Long-Lasting Back Pain Medications?
Chronic back pain can negatively affect your entire life, from family and friends to your job. Finding some relief for your pain that lasts more than a few hours can significantly improve your quality of life.
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Naproxen
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Naproxen is used for mild to moderate pain. It is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication that comes in an extended release formula and can last up to 12 hours.
Oxycodone Hydrochloride ER
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Although this medication has garnered a bad reputation for abuse, when taken every 12 hours as directed, this synthetic morphine can have a long-lasting effect on your pain.
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Fentanyl
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Fentanyl is is a narcotic analgesic that, in patch form, releases the opioid through the skin in controlled doses throughout the day. The patch is left on all the time and can remain effective for up to 3 days.
Bupivacaine
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When injected into the affected muscles, bupivacaine will block pain at the nerve site and inhibit the conduction of pain along the neural pathways. It is sometimes combined with lidocaine.
Botulinum Toxin
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This strain of botulism is used for site injections in muscles that involuntarily contract. It also acts on nerves themselves so that the nerves do not conduct pain impulses.
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