Analgesics: Uses, common brands, and safety info

Medically reviewed by Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist
Written by Marquissa Beverly, DPM, MHA
Podiatrist
Updated May 19, 2025
Fact Checked

Key takeaways

  • Analgesics are pain-relieving medications available in both over-the-counter and prescription forms.

  • NSAIDs, opioids, and combination drugs treat different types of pain, from mild headaches to severe injuries.

  • Some non-analgesic drugs, like antidepressants or anticonvulsants, can also relieve nerve-related pain.

  • Side effects and risks vary by type and may include liver damage, kidney problems, or an increased risk of dependence.

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List of analgesics

Drug nameSee SingleCare price
Cymbalta
cymbalta price
Duloxetine
duloxetine-hcl price
Flexall
flexall price
Lidocaine
lidocaine price
Lidoderm
lidoderm price
Mobic
mobic price
Meloxicam
meloxicam price
Naprosyn
naprosyn price
Naproxen
naproxen price
Percocet
percocet price
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
oxycodone-acetaminophen price
Ultram
ultram price
Tramadol
tramadol-hcl price
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
hydrocodone-acetaminophen price
Voltaren
voltaren price
Medically reviewed by Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.
Licensed Pharmacist

Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D., graduated from the University of Florida. He has worked in both community and hospital settings, providing drug information and medication therapy management services. As a medical writer, he hopes to educate and empower patients to better manage their health and navigate their treatment plans.

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Written by Marquissa Beverly, DPM, MHA
Podiatrist

Marquissa Beverly, DPM, MHA, graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her three-year surgical training of the foot and ankle at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Beverly has 12 years of clinical and surgical experience in the lower extremity. She lives in the Tampa Bay area with her family, where she works in private practice. Her passion is patient advocacy through education so that people may be active participants in their own health care. As a medical writer and reviewer, Dr. Beverly feels this allows her to reach more people to help them live healthier lives.

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