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Pain-relief medicines

There's a range of pain-relief medicines for acute or chronic pain, including over-the-counter and prescription medication. All have possible side effects.

Can medicines be addictive?

Some medicines can cause dependence and addiction. Learn which ones are associated with these risks and how to avoid dependence or addiction when taking them.

Nerve pain medication

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease nerve pain. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

What is the best cure for low back pain?

Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder can cause severe pain and stiffness. An arthroscopic capsular release should reduce your pain and help you to move your shoulder more easily.

Spinal anaesthetic

A spinal anaesthetic can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after an operation or procedure.

Tension headache

Tension headaches are very common and experienced by almost everyone. Learn more about tension headaches including its symptoms, causes and treatments.

Osteoarthritis medication

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease osteoarthritis symptoms. Learn more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

Cluster headache

Cluster headaches are rare headaches that occur in a group, or cluster. Find out more about causes, symptoms and prevention of cluster headaches.

Headaches

Headache is a common health complaint, but most headaches are easily treated. Learn about the different types of headaches and pain-relief options.

Opioid medicines and pain

Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.

Better access to an overdose-reversing medication could save lives

A nasal spray has been added to the PBS, meaning many Australians could be saved from overdosing on prescription and illicit opioids.

Endone

Endone is used to relieve moderate or severe pain, such as pain after surgery or an injury. Here’s how to take it and possible side effects.

Methadone

Methadone is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out more about methadone, how it works and possible side effects.

Tapentadol

Tapentadol is a prescription-only opioid medicine used for pain relief. Find out more about tapentadol, how it works and about possible side effects.

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a high-strength opioid medicine that can be prescribed by your doctor. Find out more about fentanyl, how it works and possible side effects.

Hydromorphone

Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how hydromorphone works and learn about its side effects.

Dihydrocodeine

Dihydrocodeine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. It is categorised as a 'weak' opioid. Learn more here.

Codeine

Codeine is an opioid medicine used to relieve mild pain and suppress dry coughs. Find out how codeine works and about possible side effects.

Oxycodone

Oxycodone is an opioid pain-relief medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Find out how oxycodone works and about possible side effects.

Morphine

Morphine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out more about morphine, how it works and possible side effects.

Chronic pain

Chronic pain lasts for more than 3 months or beyond normal healing time. Learn more about its causes, living with, and managing chronic pain.

Prescription addiction can happen to anyone

Prescription medicines are responsible for more than 2 in 3 accidental drug-related deaths. Here's what you need to know about prescription addiction.

Tramadol

Tramadol is an opioid pain-relief medicine used for moderate to severe pain. Find out how it works, and about side effects and alternatives.

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive drug with many serious side effects. Find out more about heroin's effects and the dangers of long term abuse and addiction.

Pethidine

Pethidine is an opioid pain-relief medicine that your doctor can prescribe. Find out more about pethidine, how it works and possible side effects.

Medicinal cannabis

Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is highly regulated in Australia. Learn how THC and CBD might be used to help relieve the symptoms of medical conditions.

Opioids

Opioids are a group of medicines prescribed by doctors to treat pain. Learn about their side effects, withdrawal symptoms and what to do in an overdose.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is an opioid medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out more about buprenorphine, how it works and possible side effects.

Accidental overdose of medicine

Accidental overdose of medicine is very dangerous, but preventable. Here's how to avoid the risk of overdose, and the medicines that need special care.

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Search results for: "Analgesics"

Life stage

Pain-relief medicines

Can medicines be addictive?

Nerve pain medication

What is the best cure for low back pain?

Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder

Spinal anaesthetic

Tension headache

Osteoarthritis medication

Cluster headache

Headaches

Opioid medicines and pain

Better access to an overdose-reversing medication could save lives

Endone

Methadone

Tapentadol

Fentanyl

Hydromorphone

Dihydrocodeine

Codeine

Oxycodone

Morphine

Chronic pain

Prescription addiction can happen to anyone

Tramadol

Heroin

Pethidine

Medicinal cannabis

Opioids

Buprenorphine

Accidental overdose of medicine

Life stage

Pain-relief medicines

Can medicines be addictive?

Nerve pain medication

What is the best cure for low back pain?

Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder

Spinal anaesthetic

Tension headache

Osteoarthritis medication

Cluster headache

Headaches

Opioid medicines and pain

Better access to an overdose-reversing medication could save lives

Endone

Methadone

Tapentadol

Fentanyl

Hydromorphone

Dihydrocodeine

Codeine

Oxycodone

Morphine

Chronic pain

Prescription addiction can happen to anyone

Tramadol

Heroin

Pethidine

Medicinal cannabis

Opioids

Buprenorphine

Accidental overdose of medicine

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