SAFE MEDICATIONS FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY

Non-Narcotic Pain Relievers:

A few common medications are listed below but there are many others on the market. Always let your Physician/Dentist know that you are in recovery and consult with them about other recovery friendly medications that may be appropriate for your needs.

Acetaminophen, Advil, Aleve, Amerge, Anaprox, Aspirin, Axert

Capsaicin, Celebrex, Celecoxib, Cymbalta

Diclofenac, Etodolac, Frova

Ibuprofen, Imitrex, Indocin, Indomethacin

Ketorolac, Liboderm patches, Lyrica

Maxalt, Mobic, Motrin

Naprosyn, Naproxen, Naratriptan, Neurontin

Relafen, Relpax, Rofecoxib, Sumatriptan

Toradol, Treximet, Topamax, Tylenol, Zolmitriptan, Zomig

Anti-diarrhea & Antispasmodic Agents that are Safe:

Bentyl, Dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine, Imodium

Levbid, Levsin, Pepto-Bismol

Antihistamines & Steroid Nasal Sprays that are Safe:

Alavert, Allegra, Beconase, Cetrizine, Clarinex, Claritin, Claritin Reditab

Fexofenadine, Flonase, Guaifenesin, Loratidine

Nasacort, Nasalide, Nasonex, Rhinocort

Tessalon Perles, Vancenase, Zyrtec

Tranquilizers & Sleep Aids that are Safe:

Buspar, Buspirone, Melatonin, Neurontin, Remeron, Rozerem, Trazodone

Medications that are Safe to Treat Attention Problems:

Clonidine, Effexor, Guanfacine, Intuniv ER, Strattera, Tenex, Wellbutrin