Drugs Given for Kidney Stones Pain
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Analgesics
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For mild kidney stone pain, over the counter pain relievers such as Advil, Tylenol and Aleve are often taken. For more severe pain, prescription medication is required.
Oral Opioids
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Urology.com states that for moderate to severe kidney stone pain, oral opioids such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet) and propoxyphene HCL (Darvon) and others are commonly prescribed (Reference 1).
Intravenous
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According to emedicinehealth.com, medications such as Ketorolac are given in conjunction with a narcotic intravenously to help alleviate the pain associated with kidney stones (Reference 2).
Epidurals
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According to thehealthguide.org, epidurals are another option to manage severe kidney stone pain. Epidurals are injections to the spine that consist of a combination of medicines that include a local anesthetic and a narcotic such as demerol, fentayl or morphine. This is similar to the kind of epidurals given to women in childbirth. (Reference 3)
Tips
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As kidney stones develop by a build-up of minerals, drinking 6-8 glasses is recommended. If you experience pain in the kidney area for an extended period of time, or if it is severe enough to interfere with your life, speak to a physician immediately.
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