Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, ...

Four pharmaceutical companies are in the final stages of development for a new painkiller that is 10 times stronger than Vicodin and contains a pure version of hydrocodone, and experts are worried it ...

A decade-spanning study has revealed a troubling side effect when pregnant women take a common painkiller during their pregnancies. The effect of the over-the-counter drug was significantly stronger ...

Tramadol, a strong synthetic opioid, has been commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain. However, a recent study suggests that its risks may outweigh its modest benefits for chronic pain, and ...

Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are being prescribed an opioid that does little to ease their suffering. To make matters worse ...