Generic name: diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Medications for Sciatica
Sciatica is pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve.
Drugs used to treat Sciatica
The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Generic name: cyclobenzaprine systemic
Brand name: Amrix
Generic name: naproxen systemic
Brand names: Aleve, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aflaxen, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Anaprox, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief …show all
Generic name: diclofenac systemic
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam
Generic name: ibuprofen systemic
Brand names: Advil, Motrin, A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Genpril, IBU-200, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Nuprin, Proprinal …show all
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Brand names: Tylenol, Paracetamol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Abenol, Acephen, Actamin, Actimol Children’s, Altenol, Aminofen, Anacin Aspirin Free, Apra, Atasol, Cetafen, Dolono, Febrol Solution, Feverall, Genapap, Genebs, Mapap, Mapap Arthritis Pain, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Tycolene, Tylenol 8 Hour, Tylophen, Vitapap …show all
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: cyclobenzaprine systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: diclofenac systemic
Generic name: diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Off-label: Yes
Generic name: ibuprofen systemic
Generic name: naproxen systemic
Generic name: aspirin systemic
Brand names: Bayer Aspirin, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Easprin, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore …show all
Generic name: diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Brand name: Arthrotec
Off-label: Yes
Generic name: ibuprofen systemic
Generic name: aspirin systemic
Generic name: naproxen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Generic name: acetaminophen systemic
Frequently asked questions
- Aleve vs Ibuprofen: What’s the difference?
- Can you take ibuprofen on an empty stomach?
- Can you drink alcohol with ibuprofen?
- Can you overdose on ibuprofen?
- Can ibuprofen cause constipation?
- How long does ibuprofen take to work?
Alternative treatments for Sciatica
The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Sciatica. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Sciatica.
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| Rating | For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
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| Activity | Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. |
| Rx | Prescription only. |
| OTC | Over-the-counter. |
| Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over-the-counter. |
| Off-label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
| EUA | An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. |
| Expanded Access | Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available. |
| Pregnancy Category | |
|---|---|
| A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
| B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
| C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| D | There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
| N | FDA has not classified the drug. |
| Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule | |
|---|---|
| M | The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
| U | CSA Schedule is unknown. |
| N | Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
| 1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
| 2 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
| 3 | Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
| 4 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
| 5 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
| Alcohol | |
|---|---|
| X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
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