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Pain Management
Plain-language guides from our pharmacists. Questions about your own medication? Call either pharmacy and ask.
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Medication
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the joints. To relieve the symptoms of RA or slow its progress, your doctor will prescribe…
Treating Pain With Opioids
Opioids are medication used to relieve severe pain. They are used when other analgesics are not strong enough, most often for acute pain, for example after surgery, but also for…
Acetaminophen, NSAIDS & Overdose
Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications you can buy without a prescription at the pharmacy, whether to relieve headaches, back pain,…
Topical Pain Relievers
When pain is localized, for example in your left ankle, opting for a topical pain reliever can be a great alternative to tablets or capsules and a convenient way to treat it.…
Chronic Pain & Pregnancy
If you suffer from chronic pain and wish to have a baby, or are already pregnant, you are probably concerned about the possible effects of your medication on your unborn baby.…
Low Back Pain
Many things can cause low back pain: a pulled muscle, muscle spasms, a pinched nerve, a “slipped” (herniated) disk, osteoarthritis, etc. Sometimes, the exact cause of the pain is…
Migraine Treatment
Migraines can be extremely disabling, especially if they aren’t treated in a timely manner. If you wait too long, the pain may become so strong that the medication won’t be able…
Osteoarthritis & Pain
According to the Canadian Arthritis Society, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting one in six Canadians (nearly five million people). Moreover, the…