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I may have told this story, but I'll do it again. :-) Around 40 years ago, when I was newly married, we went to visit my grandfather. He was a hoot. :-) At that time, there was a lot of pot busts. We were watching the news, which was covering another raid by police on pot farms. Grandpa started fussing about that bad stuff.

My husband, turned and asked Grandpa, if he knew what it was?

Yeah, it's that stuff that makes you crazy.

said, Grandpa it's hemp.

Grandpa said, there's nothing wrong with that. I used to smoke it when I was a boy.

Different views and different knowledge. Grandpa died a year later and he was 92. Smoked home made cigarettes all of his life and a pipe.

[ ] Pain Killers Comparison Chart - Painkiller Summary.htm Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 8:13 PM

I have tried to find charts from a medical site, but no luck. At least this will give us an idea. Joy

http://www.vaughns- 1-pagers. com/medicine/ painkiller- comparison. htm

Pain Killers Comparison ChartPainkiller Summary

What are the best pain pills? What are the dosages?Which pain killers have the worst side-effects?This chart lists the pain relief ability of the most common pain medication, both prescription and non-prescription.Here is a comparison table summary of popular pain medication. The pain relievers below were ranked by effectiveness for chronic back pain, by a Harvard Study. Each pain medication was rated for effectiveness on a scale of from 1 (aspirin) to 10 (morphine).

30

600-920

30

260

Painkiller Comparison ChartFrom Weakest to Strongest

.. 1. OVER - THE - COUNTER (OTC) Pain Medicine

Brand Name(Capitalized)

generic name(not capitalized)

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

Best Uses(according toConsumer's Guide)

ProblemsCaused

AnacinBayerBufferinEcotrin

aspirin(acetylsalicylic acid)NSAID

81 mg325 mg

1

Minor aches, painscold, headache,muscular ache

minor aches and pains

aspirin allergy,asthma,stomach bleeding,Reye's Syndrome

Anacin nonExcedrinTylenol

acetaminophen(N-(4-hydroxyphenyl )acetamide)

500 mg

2

Headache

fever,if allergic to aspirin,arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

June 2009, again7-04-06- Tylenol Liver Damage"Tylenol is the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.""[Acetaminophen] is a leading cause of death from pharmaceuticals, "

Vanquish

Combination ofaspirin (NSAID), and acetaminophen

325 mg500 mg

2.25

HeadacheMuscle ache

headache

same as abovenot for children and teens

AdvilMotrinNuprin

ibuprofen(2-(4-Isobutyl- phenyl)-propionic acid)(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

200 mg

2.5

Aches, pains,colds, toothache,muscle aches,backache,menstrual, fever

fever,muscle ache

aspirin allergy, not good with some heart meds., asthma,upset stomach,not for last trimester

AleveNaproxen

naproxen sodium(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

220 mg

3

Joint and muscle pain

arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

Naproxen heart riskupset stomach,not for nursing mothers

Motrin 800

ibuprofen(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

800 mg

3.5

(listed above)

(as above)

(as above)

ActronOrudis

ketoprofen(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

12.5 mg

3.6?

Anti-inflammatory,analgesic

arthritis

Ketoprofen side effects

Notes :

(NSAID= Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drug)More Warnings on OTC Drugs:NSAIDS Increase Blood PressureAspirin and NSAIDS Cause Stomach Bleeding Resulting In Death

.. 2. PRESCRIPTION Pain Medicine

Brand Name

generic name

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

-

ProblemsCaused

Celebrex

celecoxib(COX-2 inhibitor)NSAID

100 mg200 mg

3.7*

Osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,short term pain,painful menstruation

na

Celebrex heart riskstomach bleeding,heart attack,stroke

Ultram

tramadol

50 mg

3.8*

Moderate pain

na

nausea, constipation, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, vomiting

* Note: The scores for Celebrex and Ultram are estimates (3.7* and 3.8*). These two drugs did not exist at the time of the study.

Demerol

meperidine HCl

50 mg100 mg

4

The opiates and synthetic opiates (from 4 down to 10) are the most effective pain killers, but they are subject to the most abuse, and prescription pain killer addiction. All the opiates and derivatives are habit-forming.The inclusion of high amounts of acetaminophen with all these medications is a rather CRUEL attempt by the pharmaceutical companies to prevent abuse, since overdosing will result in the destruction of the liver. I would describe this, at best, as "not very nice". The Puritanical ethic at work, destroying livers, and lives. "Let's kill off all the druggies." This is way beyond cynical.Knowing that these drugs are abused, and then filling them up with the poisonous acetaminophen, is criminal malfeasance by the drug companies. One more reason to prosecute them.** The score for Norco is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Lorcet

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Vicodin

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Lorcet Plus

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-650 mg

5.5

Vicodin ES

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-750 mg

6

Norco

hydrocodone- APAP,and acetaminophen

5-325 mg7.5-325 mg10-325 mg

6.5**

Lortab

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-500 mg

7

Vicodin HP

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-660 mg

7

Percocet

oxycodone HCl with acetaminophen

2.5-325 mg5- 325 mg7.5-325 mg7.5-500 mg10-325 mg10-650 mg

7

Oxycodone is very effective.** The score for oxycodone is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Percodan

oxycodone HCl,oxycodone terephthalate,and aspirin

4.50 mg0.38 mg325 mg

7

Oxycontin 40

oxycodone HCl

40 mg

8.5

DuragesicFentoraActiq

fentanyl

Skin patchLollipop

9

** The score for fentanyl is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study. Fentanyl is very effective for gunshot wounds, and fragmentation wounds. However, there have been serious problems with fentanyl dosing (overdosing) . Death has resulted from simply handling the medication with the fingers. One must use great care when handling fentanyl.

RMSMS Contin

morphine sulfate

15 mg30 mg60 mg100 mg

10

Morphine is the SECOND strongest pain relief medicine available.

Dilaudid (tabs)Palladone (caps)

hydromorphonehydrochlorideAKAdihydromorphinone

1 mg2 mg3 mg4 mg

11(was 9)

I recently received a very thoughtful email from a Special Operations medic. He stated that he has extensively administered all of these top medications. He concludes that Dilaudid is several times more effective than morphine, and that it has fewer side effects, although just as serious. I have therefore moved Dilaudid to the "most-effective drug" position on the list.

OpanaOpana ER

oxymorphoneextended release

5 mg10 mg5 mg7 1'2 mg10 mg15 mg20 mg30 mg40 mg

?

3 hours (also, injection and suppository)5 - 8 hours

120

180

80

60

140

140

170

DISCLAIMERThe author has no medical training. No advice is intended.Although the author has tried to be as accurate as possible, errors and misstatements are possible. Some pain medicine was not available at the time of the study, such as tramadol (Ultram), celebrex, etc. Consult your doctor for personal pain reliever advice.This data was summarized and ordered by me into this Pain Killer Chart, primarily fromhttp://neuro- www.mgh.harvard. edu/forum_ 2/ChronicPainF/ 3.19.991. 15AM PAINKILLERS SU.html and from other Pain Medication websites. The Harvard study was based upon the best painkiller for chronic back pain relief. This is a Pain Meds Comparison Chart. It compares each perscription pain drug, and each OTC pain drug.I made this Painkiller Summary/ Pain Medication Table to identify the best pain relief alternatives, and to point out the side effects of each one.IRONY - Acetaminophen seems to be the "baddest boy" on the block. Not only is it marginally effective. it doesn't take much to destroy your liver. Least effective, most dangerous. Great.

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http://www.houseparent.net/information/Hemp.htmHemp contains less than 1 percent of the active ingredient THC, the substance that gives pot smokers a high. Marijuana plants, on the other hand, contain 10 to 20 percent THC.Marijuana plants and hemp plants have different appearances and are harvested differently. Marijuana plants tend to be short and bushy, while hemp plants can have stalks that are 25 feet high!This is the controversy here, if I have some marijuana plants growing and they start growing hemp across the street or nearby the hemp can and will pollinate with the marijuana plants and destroy the THC and make it so that the marijuana plants wont be good anymore. If they legalize hemp that is fine but do it far away from someone's medical marijuana plants.People do not know this, most people I speak with have no clue.How I found out about this was through Greg, he was traveling across country and found a big field of hemp plants and while the farmer was watching what Greg was doing, he picked it, let it dry out on the dash board of the car and smoke it, it did nothing at all, very disappointing. That was hemp, because if it was marijuana the farmer would have shot at Greg while picking it! This was in 1981. A farm in Iowa

too.http://www.gametec.com/hemp/hemp.mj.htmlthe above link I was reading, this will explain it more..also giving the history of how both marijuana and hemp became illegal.PS I believe your grandpa smoke the real deal, if he smoked hemp he would not have gotten a buzz at all. Back in those days, it was so bad to smoke pot. Greg's grandmother smoked it too, she had asthma and used it for that. Greg was a little boy then, he grandma would go into another room while Greg waited for her to come out, he smelled it. This was in the 60's. Marijuana for me has helped me greatly, through my muscle spasms, headaches, nausea, it is used for labor pain in child birth, cancer patients to increase appetite, constipation, toothaches, etc..Its a very misunderstood plant to say the least. Michele

From: Joyce Hudson <bjoyfuliglou (DOT) com>Subject: [ ] Pain Killers Comparison Chart - Painkiller Summary.htm Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 8:13 PM

I have tried to find charts from a medical site, but no luck. At least this will give us an idea. Joy

http://www.vaughns- 1-pagers. com/medicine/ painkiller- comparison. htm

Pain Killers Comparison ChartPainkiller Summary

What are the best pain pills? What are the dosages?Which pain killers have the worst side-effects?This chart lists the pain relief ability of the most common pain medication, both prescription and non-prescription.Here is a comparison table summary of popular pain medication. The pain relievers below were ranked by effectiveness for chronic back pain, by a Harvard Study. Each pain medication was rated for effectiveness on a scale of from 1 (aspirin) to 10 (morphine).

30

600-920

30

260

Painkiller Comparison ChartFrom Weakest to Strongest

.. 1. OVER - THE - COUNTER (OTC) Pain Medicine

Brand Name(Capitalized)

generic name(not capitalized)

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

Best Uses(according toConsumer's Guide)

ProblemsCaused

AnacinBayerBufferinEcotrin

aspirin(acetylsalicylic acid)NSAID

81 mg325 mg

1

Minor aches, painscold, headache,muscular ache

minor aches and pains

aspirin allergy,asthma,stomach bleeding,Reye's Syndrome

Anacin nonExcedrinTylenol

acetaminophen(N-(4-hydroxyphenyl )acetamide)

500 mg

2

Headache

fever,if allergic to aspirin,arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

June 2009, again7-04-06- Tylenol Liver Damage"Tylenol is the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.""[Acetaminophen] is a leading cause of death from pharmaceuticals, "

Vanquish

Combination ofaspirin (NSAID), and acetaminophen

325 mg500 mg

2.25

HeadacheMuscle ache

headache

same as abovenot for children and teens

AdvilMotrinNuprin

ibuprofen(2-(4-Isobutyl- phenyl)-propionic acid)(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

200 mg

2.5

Aches, pains,colds, toothache,muscle aches,backache,menstrual, fever

fever,muscle ache

aspirin allergy, not good with some heart meds., asthma,upset stomach,not for last trimester

AleveNaproxen

naproxen sodium(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

220 mg

3

Joint and muscle pain

arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

Naproxen heart riskupset stomach,not for nursing mothers

Motrin 800

ibuprofen(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

800 mg

3.5

(listed above)

(as above)

(as above)

ActronOrudis

ketoprofen(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

12.5 mg

3.6?

Anti-inflammatory,analgesic

arthritis

Ketoprofen side effects

Notes :

(NSAID= Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drug)More Warnings on OTC Drugs:NSAIDS Increase Blood PressureAspirin and NSAIDS Cause Stomach Bleeding Resulting In Death

.. 2. PRESCRIPTION Pain Medicine

Brand Name

generic name

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

-

ProblemsCaused

Celebrex

celecoxib(COX-2 inhibitor)NSAID

100 mg200 mg

3.7*

Osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,short term pain,painful menstruation

na

Celebrex heart riskstomach bleeding,heart attack,stroke

Ultram

tramadol

50 mg

3.8*

Moderate pain

na

nausea, constipation, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, vomiting

* Note: The scores for Celebrex and Ultram are estimates (3.7* and 3.8*). These two drugs did not exist at the time of the study.

Demerol

meperidine HCl

50 mg100 mg

4

The opiates and synthetic opiates (from 4 down to 10) are the most effective pain killers, but they are subject to the most abuse, and prescription pain killer addiction. All the opiates and derivatives are habit-forming.The inclusion of high amounts of acetaminophen with all these medications is a rather CRUEL attempt by the pharmaceutical companies to prevent abuse, since overdosing will result in the destruction of the liver. I would describe this, at best, as "not very nice". The Puritanical ethic at work, destroying livers, and lives. "Let's kill off all the druggies." This is way beyond cynical.Knowing that these drugs are abused, and then filling them up with the poisonous acetaminophen, is criminal malfeasance by the drug companies. One more reason to prosecute them.** The score for Norco is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Lorcet

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Vicodin

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Lorcet Plus

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-650 mg

5.5

Vicodin ES

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-750 mg

6

Norco

hydrocodone- APAP,and acetaminophen

5-325 mg7.5-325 mg10-325 mg

6.5**

Lortab

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-500 mg

7

Vicodin HP

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-660 mg

7

Percocet

oxycodone HCl with acetaminophen

2.5-325 mg5- 325 mg7.5-325 mg7.5-500 mg10-325 mg10-650 mg

7

Oxycodone is very effective.** The score for oxycodone is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Percodan

oxycodone HCl,oxycodone terephthalate,and aspirin

4.50 mg0.38 mg325 mg

7

Oxycontin 40

oxycodone HCl

40 mg

8.5

DuragesicFentoraActiq

fentanyl

Skin patchLollipop

9

** The score for fentanyl is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study. Fentanyl is very effective for gunshot wounds, and fragmentation wounds. However, there have been serious problems with fentanyl dosing (overdosing) . Death has resulted from simply handling the medication with the fingers. One must use great care when handling fentanyl.

RMSMS Contin

morphine sulfate

15 mg30 mg60 mg100 mg

10

Morphine is the SECOND strongest pain relief medicine available.

Dilaudid (tabs)Palladone (caps)

hydromorphonehydrochlorideAKAdihydromorphinone

1 mg2 mg3 mg4 mg

11(was 9)

I recently received a very thoughtful email from a Special Operations medic. He stated that he has extensively administered all of these top medications. He concludes that Dilaudid is several times more effective than morphine, and that it has fewer side effects, although just as serious. I have therefore moved Dilaudid to the "most-effective drug" position on the list.

OpanaOpana ER

oxymorphoneextended release

5 mg10 mg5 mg7 1'2 mg10 mg15 mg20 mg30 mg40 mg

?

3 hours (also, injection and suppository)5 - 8 hours

120

180

80

60

140

140

170

DISCLAIMERThe author has no medical training. No advice is intended.Although the author has tried to be as accurate as possible, errors and misstatements are possible. Some pain medicine was not available at the time of the study, such as tramadol (Ultram), celebrex, etc. Consult your doctor for personal pain reliever advice.This data was summarized and ordered by me into this Pain Killer Chart, primarily fromhttp://neuro- www.mgh.harvard. edu/forum_ 2/ChronicPainF/ 3.19.991. 15AM PAINKILLERS SU.html and from other Pain Medication websites. The Harvard study was based upon the best painkiller for chronic back pain relief. This is a Pain Meds Comparison Chart. It compares each perscription pain drug, and each OTC pain drug.I made this Painkiller Summary/ Pain Medication Table to identify the best pain relief alternatives, and to point out the side effects of each one.IRONY - Acetaminophen seems to be the "baddest boy" on the block. Not only is it marginally effective. it doesn't take much to destroy your liver. Least effective, most dangerous. Great.

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It would have been about 1900 for Grandpa. He died about 1970 at the age of 92.

[ ] Pain Killers Comparison Chart - Painkiller Summary.htm Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 8:13 PM

I have tried to find charts from a medical site, but no luck. At least this will give us an idea. Joy

http://www.vaughns- 1-pagers. com/medicine/ painkiller- comparison. htm

Pain Killers Comparison ChartPainkiller Summary

What are the best pain pills? What are the dosages?Which pain killers have the worst side-effects?This chart lists the pain relief ability of the most common pain medication, both prescription and non-prescription.Here is a comparison table summary of popular pain medication. The pain relievers below were ranked by effectiveness for chronic back pain, by a Harvard Study. Each pain medication was rated for effectiveness on a scale of from 1 (aspirin) to 10 (morphine).

30

600-920

30

260

Painkiller Comparison ChartFrom Weakest to Strongest

.. 1. OVER - THE - COUNTER (OTC) Pain Medicine

Brand Name(Capitalized)

generic name(not capitalized)

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

Best Uses(according toConsumer's Guide)

ProblemsCaused

AnacinBayerBufferinEcotrin

aspirin(acetylsalicylic acid)NSAID

81 mg325 mg

1

Minor aches, painscold, headache,muscular ache

minor aches and pains

aspirin allergy,asthma,stomach bleeding,Reye's Syndrome

Anacin nonExcedrinTylenol

acetaminophen(N-(4-hydroxyphenyl )acetamide)

500 mg

2

Headache

fever,if allergic to aspirin,arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

June 2009, again7-04-06- Tylenol Liver Damage"Tylenol is the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.""[Acetaminophen] is a leading cause of death from pharmaceuticals, "

Vanquish

Combination ofaspirin (NSAID), and acetaminophen

325 mg500 mg

2.25

HeadacheMuscle ache

headache

same as abovenot for children and teens

AdvilMotrinNuprin

ibuprofen(2-(4-Isobutyl- phenyl)-propionic acid)(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

200 mg

2.5

Aches, pains,colds, toothache,muscle aches,backache,menstrual, fever

fever,muscle ache

aspirin allergy, not good with some heart meds., asthma,upset stomach,not for last trimester

AleveNaproxen

naproxen sodium(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

220 mg

3

Joint and muscle pain

arthritis,rheumatism,musculo-skeletal

Naproxen heart riskupset stomach,not for nursing mothers

Motrin 800

ibuprofen(analgesic, antipyretic)NSAID

800 mg

3.5

(listed above)

(as above)

(as above)

ActronOrudis

ketoprofen(anti-inflammatory)NSAID

12.5 mg

3.6?

Anti-inflammatory,analgesic

arthritis

Ketoprofen side effects

Notes :

(NSAID= Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drug)More Warnings on OTC Drugs:NSAIDS Increase Blood PressureAspirin and NSAIDS Cause Stomach Bleeding Resulting In Death

.. 2. PRESCRIPTION Pain Medicine

Brand Name

generic name

Dose(per pill)

PAINRELIEFSCORE

Uses Accordingto Label

-

ProblemsCaused

Celebrex

celecoxib(COX-2 inhibitor)NSAID

100 mg200 mg

3.7*

Osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,short term pain,painful menstruation

na

Celebrex heart riskstomach bleeding,heart attack,stroke

Ultram

tramadol

50 mg

3.8*

Moderate pain

na

nausea, constipation, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, vomiting

* Note: The scores for Celebrex and Ultram are estimates (3.7* and 3.8*). These two drugs did not exist at the time of the study.

Demerol

meperidine HCl

50 mg100 mg

4

The opiates and synthetic opiates (from 4 down to 10) are the most effective pain killers, but they are subject to the most abuse, and prescription pain killer addiction. All the opiates and derivatives are habit-forming.The inclusion of high amounts of acetaminophen with all these medications is a rather CRUEL attempt by the pharmaceutical companies to prevent abuse, since overdosing will result in the destruction of the liver. I would describe this, at best, as "not very nice". The Puritanical ethic at work, destroying livers, and lives. "Let's kill off all the druggies." This is way beyond cynical.Knowing that these drugs are abused, and then filling them up with the poisonous acetaminophen, is criminal malfeasance by the drug companies. One more reason to prosecute them.** The score for Norco is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Lorcet

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Vicodin

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

5-500 mg

5

Lorcet Plus

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-650 mg

5.5

Vicodin ES

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

7.5-750 mg

6

Norco

hydrocodone- APAP,and acetaminophen

5-325 mg7.5-325 mg10-325 mg

6.5**

Lortab

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-500 mg

7

Vicodin HP

hydrocodone andacetaminophen

10-660 mg

7

Percocet

oxycodone HCl with acetaminophen

2.5-325 mg5- 325 mg7.5-325 mg7.5-500 mg10-325 mg10-650 mg

7

Oxycodone is very effective.** The score for oxycodone is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study.

Percodan

oxycodone HCl,oxycodone terephthalate,and aspirin

4.50 mg0.38 mg325 mg

7

Oxycontin 40

oxycodone HCl

40 mg

8.5

DuragesicFentoraActiq

fentanyl

Skin patchLollipop

9

** The score for fentanyl is an estimate. It did not exist at the time of the study. Fentanyl is very effective for gunshot wounds, and fragmentation wounds. However, there have been serious problems with fentanyl dosing (overdosing) . Death has resulted from simply handling the medication with the fingers. One must use great care when handling fentanyl.

RMSMS Contin

morphine sulfate

15 mg30 mg60 mg100 mg

10

Morphine is the SECOND strongest pain relief medicine available.

Dilaudid (tabs)Palladone (caps)

hydromorphonehydrochlorideAKAdihydromorphinone

1 mg2 mg3 mg4 mg

11(was 9)

I recently received a very thoughtful email from a Special Operations medic. He stated that he has extensively administered all of these top medications. He concludes that Dilaudid is several times more effective than morphine, and that it has fewer side effects, although just as serious. I have therefore moved Dilaudid to the "most-effective drug" position on the list.

OpanaOpana ER

oxymorphoneextended release

5 mg10 mg5 mg7 1'2 mg10 mg15 mg20 mg30 mg40 mg

?

3 hours (also, injection and suppository)5 - 8 hours

120

180

80

60

140

140

170

DISCLAIMERThe author has no medical training. No advice is intended.Although the author has tried to be as accurate as possible, errors and misstatements are possible. Some pain medicine was not available at the time of the study, such as tramadol (Ultram), celebrex, etc. Consult your doctor for personal pain reliever advice.This data was summarized and ordered by me into this Pain Killer Chart, primarily fromhttp://neuro- www.mgh.harvard. edu/forum_ 2/ChronicPainF/ 3.19.991. 15AM PAINKILLERS SU.html and from other Pain Medication websites. The Harvard study was based upon the best painkiller for chronic back pain relief. This is a Pain Meds Comparison Chart. It compares each perscription pain drug, and each OTC pain drug.I made this Painkiller Summary/ Pain Medication Table to identify the best pain relief alternatives, and to point out the side effects of each one.IRONY - Acetaminophen seems to be the "baddest boy" on the block. Not only is it marginally effective. it doesn't take much to destroy your liver. Least effective, most dangerous. Great.

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Vaughn's Summaries©2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010 Vaughn Aubuchon ... http://www.vaughns- 1-pagers. com

This Vaughns Summaries Best Pain Killer Summary Chart web page was updated on 2010-06-13.