Many types of medication are used to treat chronic pain. Some
drugs are long-acting to treat pain that is continuous; others
are short-acting to treat pain that comes and goes. Some
medications come in pill form, some as injections. These are
common pain-relieving medications, according to the American
Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), a group of doctors who
specialize in relieving pain: - Acetaminophen. This is a non-
aspirin pain reliever most commonly sold as Tylenol. It can
relieve minor pain, but does not reduce swelling. Acetaminophen
is often used in combination with other prescribed and over-the-
counter (OTC) drugs. Be sure to read the labels on all OTC drugs
you take to make sure you are not getting too much
acetaminophen. - Aspirin. This drug, taken alone or as an
ingredient with other drugs, can reduce swelling and
inflammation and relieve pain. - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). These medications, such as ibuprofen and
naproxen, relieve pain and reduce inflammation and fever. - Ste