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Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing
down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain
that send pain signals across the nervous system.
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
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Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Purpose Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains, including headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that often accompany colds.
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Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever . Purpose Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains- headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that often accompany colds.
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One of several medications used to reduce fever and other general symptoms of illness, such as body aches and headache. Acetaminophen, sold without a prescription from a physician, is one of several medications used to treat fever and to relieve pain and general illness symptoms.
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Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing
substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the
body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name " aspirin " was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever . Purpose Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains- headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds and flu.
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Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.
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Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain
sensations) that are sent to your brain.
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Doxepin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals
in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Doxepin is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Sinequan and is also available under its generic name.
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Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects
chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of
pain.
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Gabapentin is indicated to be used in combination with other anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) drugs for the management of partial seizure types. Gabapentin should not be used alone for the treatment of seizures unless the patient cannot tolerate other anticonvulsant drugs.
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Gabapentin is a prescription drug that was initially approved to help manage epilepsy . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved gabapentin for treatment of the nerve pain that sometimes accompanies herpes infections.
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Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Nortriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
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Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
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