Are Over-the-Counter Pain Meds More Effective than Prescribed Pain Killers?
A new white paper released by the National Safety Council finds that over-the-counter medications are more effective for acute pain than prescribed painkillers like Vicodin.
New research from the National Safety Council reveals that the combination of over-the-counter pain medications ibuprofen and acetaminophen are more effective at treating acute pain than opioid painkillers. As patients find that they are unable to refill their hydrocodone prescription, this paper presents alternatives that should be discussed with their physician.
