Other names: Gabarone, Neurontin. Commonly prescribed for: Gabapentin is generally prescribed for controlling some types of seizures in people suffering from epilepsy. This medication can also be used for relieving pain of postherpetic neuralgia. It can be used sometimes for relieving pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. It is commonly used with other medications. How to [...]

Other Names: Metaxalone. Commonly Prescribed For: Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant, generally prescribed for along with rest and other measures for relaxing the muscles and relieving pain caused due to strains, and other muscle injuries. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Skelaxin is available in the form of a tablet [...]

Other Names: Carisoprodol. Commonly Prescribed For: Soma is a muscle relaxant, used along with physical therapy and rest for relaxing muscles and relieving pain caused due to strains and other muscle injuries. Soma is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Soma is available in the form of a tablet to be taken [...]

Other Names: Maxalt Commonly Prescribed For: Rizatriptan is generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with migraine headaches (throbbing headaches that are accompanied by sensitivity to noise and light). It is commonly used with medications. How to Take it: Rizatriptan belongs to a group of drugs known as selective serotonin receptor agonists. This medication works [...]

Other Names: Feldene. Commonly Prescribed For: Piroxicam is generally prescribed for relieving pain and inflammation caused due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This medication can also be used for treating gouty arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It can be used to relieve pain after surgery, muscle pain, and menstrual pain. How to Take it: Piroxicam is [...]

Other Names: Mefenamic Acid. Commonly Prescribed For: Ponstel is generally prescribed relieving mild to moderate pain such as menstrual pain (Pain that occurs before or during menstrual period). It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Ponstel is available in the form of a capsule to be taken via mouth. This medication [...]

Other Names: Flexeril, Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid. Commonly Prescribed For: It is a muscle relaxant, generally prescribed along with rest and other measures for relaxing muscles and hence relieves pain caused due to strains, and other muscle injuries. Cyclobenzaprine is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Cyclobenzaprine is available in [...]

Other Names: Pletal. Commonly Prescribed For: Cilostazol is generally prescribed for decreasing the symptoms associated with intermittent claudication (a condition where your leg pain due to walking). This medication can help people to walk a log distance before the leg starts paining. Cilostazol is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Cilostazol is [...]

Other Names: Celebrex. Commonly Prescribed For: Celecoxib is generally prescribed for treating pain or swelling caused by several conditions including menstrual pain, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile arthritis. This medication can also be used for treating hereditary polyps in colon. It is used for relieving pain of menstrual cramps. Celecoxib is commonly used with other [...]

Other Names: Celecoxib. Commonly Prescribed For: Celebrex is generally prescribed for relieving pain, swelling and stiffness due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, and ankylosing spondylitis. This medication can also be used for treating painful menstrual periods. Celebrex can also be combined with other treatments to reduce abnormal growth in the colon and rectum in patients having familial [...]

Other Names: Soma, Vanadom. Commonly Prescribed For: Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant, used along with physical therapy and rest for relaxing muscles and relieving pain caused due to strains and other muscle injuries. Carisoprodol is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Carisoprodol is available in the form of a tablet to be [...]

Other Names: Sibelium Commonly Prescribed For: Flunarizine is prescribed for the treatment of migraine headaches. How to Take It: Flunarizine is usually taken once per day.  It is in a tablet form and should be swallowed with water preferably in the evening.  You may need to take Flunarizine for six to eight weeks before you [...]

Other Names: Clomipramine Hydrochloride Commonly Prescribed For: Anafranil is generally prescribed for treating people having obsessive-compulsive disorder (a condition which causes unwanted thoughts and abnormal behavior). How to Take it: Anafranil is available in the form of a capsule to be taken via mouth. In the beginning, Anafranil is taken 3 times every day along [...]

Other Names: Butalbital-APAP, Analor, Dolgic, Dolgic, Geone, Medigesic, Zebutal Commonly Prescribed For: Fioricet commonly prescribed for the treatment of headaches caused by tension. How to Take It: Fioricet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Taking more than prescribed for you could result in damage to the liver.  Fioricet should be taken in 1000mg [...]

Other Names: Amrix, Fexmid Commonly Prescribed For: Flexeril is prescribed for the treatment of severe back pain caused by muscle spasms.  It can also be used for treating other conditions such as fibromyalgia. How to Take It: Flexeril should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor.  You should not take it for any longer [...]

Other Names: Aceta-Gesic, Apagesic, Dologesic, Genasec, Lagesic, Phenylgesic, Vistra Commonly Prescribed For: Flextra-DS is prescribed for relieving pain and reducing fever.  It is used to treat the symptoms which are associated with allergies or hay fever. How to Take It: Flextra-DS should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.  It should not be taken for [...]

Other Names: Genpril, Motrin, Ibu-Tab, Midol cramp. Commonly Prescribed For: Advil is normally prescribed for treating several symptoms due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This medication can be used for relieving mild to moderate pain that includes menstrual pain. The nonprescription drug is used to decrease fever and relieves pain from backaches, headaches, toothaches, muscle [...]

Other Names: Adprin B Tri-Buffered, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Darvon. Commonly Prescribed For: Acetylsalicylic Acid is generally prescribed for treating symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and related rheumatologic conditions. Nonprescription drug is used for decreasing fever and relieves pain from muscle aches, headaches, toothaches and menstrual periods. It can also be used to [...]

Other Names: Piroxicam Commonly Prescribed For: Feldene is prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  It can also be used to provide relief from the pain associated with dysmenorrhoea (severe menstrual pain), and post operative pain. Feldene is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is known as NSAID. How to Take It: Feldene comes [...]

Other Names: Tramadol, Ultram ER, Ultracet Commonly Prescribed For: Ultram is prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. The more common reasons for prescribing Ultram would be to relieve the symptoms of arthritis pain, surgical pain or fibromyalgia. How to Take It: Ultram should be taken as instructed by your GP.  It comes [...]

Other Names: Tramadol, Tramal, Ultram, Mabron Commonly Prescribed For: Ultracet is a painkiller which is used to treat medium to strong pain for a period of up to five days.  It is usually prescribed to relieve pain associated with dental or surgical procedures. Ultracet has also been used to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety, [...]

Other Names: Lioresal, Kemstro Commonly Prescribed for: Baclofen is an antispastic agent used to relief such muscular symptoms: spasm, pain, stiffness, which may be caused by spinal cord injury, spastic diplegia, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and trimeginal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias. In other simpler words, Baclofen is a muscle relaxer. How to Take It: Baclofen [...]

Other Names: Axocet. Fioricet Commonly Prescribed for: Butalbital-APAP is prescribed to relief the tension headaches. It provides relief by loosening the stressed muscles on the neck and shoulders; as the result, migraine headaches are reduced. How to Take It: Butalbital-APAP is orally taken. It should be taken accordingly to the doctor prescription, although the standard [...]

Other Names: Baclofen Oral Commonly Prescribed For: Lioresal is a prescription medication, normally prescribed for treating spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis or several spinal cord injuries, or cerebral palsy. It is also used to relieve pain and hence improves muscle movement. Lioresal is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Lioresal is available [...]

Other Names: Tizanidine Hydrochloride Commonly Prescribed for: Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant which helps control spasticity. How to take it: Zanaflex comes in both Capsule and Tablet form. It should be taken if and when needed and no more than 36mg (a single dose measures 8mg) should be taken within 24 hours. The effects of [...]

Other Names: Toradol Commonly Prescribed for: Ketorolac is used to treat medium to severe pain.  It’s never more than 5 days to prevent you from suffering serious side effects. How to take it: If you feel it upsets your stomach try taking ketorolac with food.  It’s very strong and you could still experience stomach ulcers [...]

Other Names: Ultram, Ultram Er, Tramadol Extended Release tablets. Commonly Prescribed For: Tramadol is used to relief moderate to severe pain. The extended release tablets are used in patients that need a constant pain relief around the clock. How to Take It: Tramadol should be injested with or without food as prescribed by your doctor [...]