Though they're widely used as painkillers, long-term use of analgesics can be risky. An analgesic is a medicine that relieves pain. These drugs can be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drug. There are different types of analgesics, including: Opioids (narcotics), such as Avinza, Kadian, or MS Contin (morphine), Oxycontin (oxycodone), Dolophine or Methadose (methadone), Dilaudid (hydromorphone), codeine, Demerol (meperidine), Duragesic… Continue reading Analgesic – Side Effects & Precautions