painkiller
painkiller
anti-inflammatory
muscle relaxant
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the codeine is going to make you seriously constipated...
Depends, for some it does, I need medication for it, which causes it's own problems. For others it doesn't produce any adverse symptoms.
Paracetamol is great, naff all side effects,
Latest research is showing that paracetamol is often useless for back pain, like I and many other sufferers have been telling them for years. Even worse long term use of paracetamol can be bad for you. Short term use is fine - providing you don't take too much. It's usual for doctors to prescribe a combined cocodamol tablet rather than two separate drugs. Taking paracetamol for long periods can paradoxically cause headaches.
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2015/04April/Pages/Paracetamol-not-effective-for-lower-back-pain-or-arthritis.aspxNaproxen is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory, a stronger relative to ibuprofen. As a side effect of reducing inflammation it reduces pain. These drugs may rarely produce side effects such as chest pain or stomach issues.
Amitriptyline is an anti-depressant also used as a muscle relaxant. Again this can reduce pain. It also has a range of side effects.
Always check with a doc if possible before you cut down. If you get side effects consider stopping then talk to the doc.