One of the most widely prescribed medications for relieving pain has been narcotics. These drugs have been recommended by doctors to all those distressed with pains of sorts. The only side effect of this medication is drowsiness throughout the day and night. Looking at the historical aspect, we come to know that this medication has been derived from opium poppy which is the reason why they are also called opiates. Some of the most popular opiates pain busters are codeine, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran), methadone (Dolophine), morphine oxycodone, oxymorphone (Numorphan) and much more.

These medicines can only be available to the patient through a doctor’s prescription. Any of these medicines can be taken orally via mouth. Sometimes, this medication is also given through injections injected in the vein or via the means of the rectal suppository. Another group of prescription pain medications are ibuprofen. These are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) known for immediately acting on the pain. Some of the most recommended NSAIDs are Motrin, Naprosyn, Nalfon, and Trilisate. Such drugs are most effective at treating the distresses of bone metastasis. These drugs do not trigger a physical dependence or an addiction of the body on their relieving affects.