political views Medications for Sciatica Health Guide Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Sciatica: Sciatica is pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. Medications to treat Sciatica The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - miscellaneous analgesics (35) - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (51) - salicylates (16) - skeletal muscle relaxants (5) - platelet aggregation inhibitors (16) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Flexeril Rx B N X 22 reviews 6.0 Generic name: cyclobenzaprine systemic Drug class: skeletal muscle relaxants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information cyclobenzaprine Rx B N X 42 reviews 6.0 Generic name: cyclobenzaprine systemic Brand names: Flexeril, Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid Drug class: skeletal muscle relaxants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Arthrotec Off Label Rx X N X 7 reviews 9.0 Generic name: diclofenac / misoprostol systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes Voltaren Rx D N X 6 reviews 8.0 Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information naproxen Rx/OTC C N X 29 reviews 6.0 Generic name: naproxen systemic Brand names: Aleve, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aflaxen, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Aleve Rx/OTC C N X 8 reviews 6.0 Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Amrix Rx B N X 2 reviews 8.0 Generic name: cyclobenzaprine systemic Drug class: skeletal muscle relaxants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information diclofenac Rx D N X 17 reviews 7.0 Generic name: diclofenac systemic Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information ibuprofen Rx/OTC C N X 7 reviews 5.0 Generic name: ibuprofen systemic Brand names: Advil, Motrin, IBU, Proprinal, A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Genpril, Haltran, Ibu-4, Ibu-6, Ibu-8, IBU-200, Ibu-Tab, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Nuprin, Q-Profen Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Advil Rx/OTC C N X 1 review 4.0 Generic name: ibuprofen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information diclofenac / misoprostol Off Label Rx X N X 9 reviews 9.0 Generic name: diclofenac / misoprostol systemic Brand name: Arthrotec Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes acetaminophen Rx/OTC C N X 3 reviews 6.0 Generic name: acetaminophen systemic Brand names: Paracetamol, Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Mapap, Tylenol 8 Hour, Abenol, Acephen, Actamin, Actimol Children's, Altenol, Aminofen, Anacin Aspirin Free, Apra, Atasol, Cetafen, Dolono, Elixsure Fever / Pain, Equaline Pain Relief, Febrol Solution, Feverall, Genapap, Genebs, Mapap Arthritis Pain, Mapap Infant Drops, Medi-Tabs, Q-Pap, Redutemp, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Topcare 8 Hour Pain Relief, Topcare Arthritis Pain Relief, Tycolene, Tylophen, Vitapap Drug class: miscellaneous analgesics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Motrin Rx/OTC C N X Add review 6.0 Generic name: ibuprofen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Naprelan Rx/OTC C N X 2 reviews 9.0 Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Naprosyn Rx/OTC C N X 1 review 6.0 Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Paracetamol Rx/OTC C N X Add review Rate Generic name: acetaminophen systemic Drug class: miscellaneous analgesics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Tylenol Rx/OTC C N X 2 reviews 6.0 Generic name: acetaminophen systemic Drug class: miscellaneous analgesics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Cataflam Rx D N X 1 review 7.0 Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Relafen Off Label Rx C N X 4 reviews 7.0 Generic name: nabumetone systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes Bayer Aspirin Rx/OTC N N X Add review 1.0 Generic name: aspirin systemic Drug class: salicylates , platelet aggregation inhibitors For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Tylenol Arthritis Pain Rx/OTC C N X Add review 9.0 Generic name: acetaminophen systemic Drug class: miscellaneous analgesics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information aspirin Rx/OTC N N X 2 reviews 5.0 Generic name: aspirin systemic Brand names: Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin, Easprin, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bufferin Low Dose, Ecpirin, Entercote, Fasprin, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin Drug class: salicylates , platelet aggregation inhibitors For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Ecotrin Rx/OTC N N X Add review Rate Generic name: aspirin systemic Drug class: salicylates , platelet aggregation inhibitors For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Voltaren-XR Rx D N X 1 review 9.0 Generic name: diclofenac systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Anaprox Rx/OTC C N X Add review 6.0 Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Page 1 2 3 4 5 Next 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. Garlic Learn more about Sciatica Micromedex Care Notes Sciatica Symptoms and treatments Sciatica Mayo Clinic Reference Sciatica Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy 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 Schedule 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. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} More Information Care Notes 1 related article Harvard Health Guide 1 related article Mayo Clinic 1 related article Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the sciatica support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } this school
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