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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. The study examined tramadol, a common prescription opioid used to treat chronic pain. Tramadol has historically been perceived as a safer or less addictive opioid, which has contributed to …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most households have a stash of painkillers tucked away for surprise headaches or stubborn cramps.  But some may not realize that all painkillers are not created equal, and they don’t all treat the same kind of pain. Types of pain relievers Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers fall into two main categories, according to …