Dr. Flowchart

Pain Relief

Over-the-counter medicine for pain in a specific area (localized) or in your whole body (Read more on WebMD).

I'm experiencing: HeadacheTotal Body PainFeverInflammationJoint PainLocalized Inflammation

I'm at risk for: Allergic reaction (hives)Stomach bleeding/ulcerLiver damageDrinking alcoholSkin irritationBurning/numbness/tingle

I'm comfortable taking: pillliquidgel

Treatment	Use For	Cost (Generic)	Risk Factors & Restrictions	Forms	Strengths
Ibuprofen	HeadacheTotal Body PainFeverInflammation	$1-5 per 100 tablets	Allergic reaction (hives)Stomach bleeding/ulcer	pillliquid	Normal
Acetaminophen	HeadacheTotal Body PainFever	$1-5 per 100 tablets	Liver damageDrinking alcohol	pillliquid	Normal, Extra, Arthritis
Naproxen	HeadacheTotal Body PainFeverInflammation	$10-25 per 100 tablets	Allergic reaction (hives)Stomach bleeding/ulcer	pillliquid	Normal, Extra
Diclofenac	Joint PainLocalized Inflammation	$10-25 per 40 grams	Allergic reaction (hives)Skin irritationBurning/numbness/tingle	gel	Normal
Aspirin	HeadacheTotal Body PainFeverInflammation	$1-5 per 100 tablets	Allergic reaction (hives)Stomach bleeding/ulcer	pill	Preventative, Normal