Pain Medications
pain medications INFORMATION SHEET
Pain medications brochure
Pain medications
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​Low Dose Naltrexone:
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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is showing promise in managing chronic pain. Unfortunately, this is not yet covered by Ontario drug plans or private insurance and can cost approximately $250/per month
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​Anti-inflammatories:
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Anti-inflammatories can be a powerful aid to pain reduction; however, they can also cause serious problems, including gastro-intestinal bleeding, high blood pressure and kidney issues. Please ask your healthcare provider if this medication is appropriate for you.
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Acetaminophen Tylenol:
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This is a weak pain-killer which is used for reducing fevers. It can damage the liver if taken at too high of a dose.
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Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors duloxetine venlafaxine:
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This is a family of medications which increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels. These chemicals are important in managing pain.
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Anti-convulsants (pregablin Lyrica gabapentin Neurontin)
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Although used to stabilize nerves in seizures, it can also be helpful in stabilizing nerves in other parts of the body. Common medications include gabapentin (neurontin) and pregablin (Lyrica).
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Tricyclic Anti-depressants (amitrityline nortryptiline)
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Although used for depression, these medications also help manage pain by increasing serotonin and norepinephrine levels. Nortriptyline and amitriptyline are common medications in this category.
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