Relief Starts Here: Explore prescription pain medication
Pain is personal, and so is your treatment. At Danforth Pain Clinic, we use the latest medical techniques—including prescription pain medication—to help you move with less pain and more freedom.
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What Is Prescription Pain Medication?
Prescription pain medication is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of medications that are used to help manage pain. As the name suggests, these drugs are prescribed by doctors in order to treat pain that is moderate to severe, or chronic pain that requires stronger medication than over-the-counter options. Prescription pain medications may include opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and other medications that target specific pain mechanisms.
What Conditions Do Prescription Pain Medications Treat?
Chronic Back or Joint Pain: NSAIDS and muscle relaxants are often used in combination with physical therapy or injections to treat chronic back or joint pain. In severe cases, opioids may be prescribed to help manage either one of these conditions.
Neuropathic Pain: Neuropathic pain conditions such as diabetic neuropathy or shingles can be treated with antidepressants (like duloxetine), anticonvulsants (like gabapentin), or topical treatments (like lidocaine patches).
Cancer Pain: Moderate to severe cancer pain is commonly treated with opioids, often in combination with other drugs.
Headaches and Migraines: In addition to lifestyle management strategies, medications like triptans, antidepressants, or anticonvulsants are frequently prescribed to treat headaches and migraines.
Why Choose Danforth Pain Clinic?
At Danforth Pain Clinic, we place you at the centre of individualized care. Using effective techniques like prescription pain medication, we help alleviate pain, improve sleep quality, and boost energy levels. Our team of experts has extensive experience managing chronic pain symptoms, addressing all aspects of the condition to enhance your overall quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a referral from your family doctor is not required. You can self-refer or obtain a referral from your family doctor.
Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a medication list, and any imaging that would assist our doctors in the diagnosis and management of your chronic pain.
Yes, there is free parking on the side streets or paid parking on Danforth Ave.
Yes, any visit with a doctor at our clinic is covered under OHIP.
Let us help you live with less pain and more freedom. Contact us today for your personalized treatment plan.