Pain Medications: What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen, Darvon, and Darvocet

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As an OTC alternative, aspirin, ibuprofen (found in Motrin and Advil, for example), and naproxen (found in Aleve) "can be quite effective in reducing pain and reducing inflammation," Christo says. But these drugs, in a class called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or NSAIDs, carry their own risks. Stomach problems, including ulcerations and an increased bleeding risk, are concerns for those taking NSAIDs. For certain types of pain—in your back, neck, or legs, for example—complementary and alternative medicine treatments are also an option.

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