Pain refers to an uncomfortable feeling that can occur as a result of trauma or an underlying medical condition. In some instances, pain can be felt in the back, chest, stomach and muscles. Sometimes, the pain can be acute and resolve on its own. Pain can turn chronic, however, and require treatment. There are many common pain medications available.
Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone
Acetaminophen and hydrocodone, commonly sold as Vicodin, is a medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Drugs.com says that hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever while acetaminophen increases hydrocodone's effectiveness. This medication's less serious side effects include mood changes, a headache, a dry mouth, blurry vision, dizziness, constipation, dizziness and drowsiness. Sometimes acetaminophen and hydrocodone also lead to ringing in the ears. This drug's serious side effects include a slow heartbeat, fainting, difficulty urinating, yellowing of the skin or eyes and seizures. Notify a physician immediately if acetaminophen and hydrocodone lead to these effects. This medication is taken daily as needed or as prescribed.
Morphine
Morphine, commonly sold as Avinza, MS Contin, Kadian and Roxanol, is a medication that relieves moderate to severe pain. MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health, says that morphine is an opiate analgesic that changes the way the body responds to pain. Its less serious side effects include dizziness, a dry mouth, mood changes, weight loss, muscles stiffness, sweating and chills. In some instances, morphine also leads to agitation, trouble urinating and lightheadedness. Morphine's serious side effects include trouble swallowing, a rash, fainting, seizures, hallucinations, a slow or fast heartbeat and blurry vision. Phone a doctor immediately if morphine leads to these effects. Morphine is a liquid, tablet or capsule. The liquid and regular tablet is taken every four hours while the long-acting tablet is prescribed every eight to 12 hours.
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen, commonly sold as Tylenol, Anacin AF, Uniserts and Vitapap, is a pain relieving medication that treats such conditions as headache, arthritis, muscle aches, fever and cold. Drugs.com says that acetaminophen is not expected to cause any side effects. In some instances, however, acetaminophen may lead to nausea, a fever, a poor appetite and stomach pain. Sometimes acetaminophen leads to yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine and clay-colored stools. Notify a physician if acetaminophen causes these effects. Acetaminophen is a tablet or rectal suppository taken daily as needed.
