Opioids are powerful narcotic medications that ease pain by binding to receptors in the brain and spinal cord. But, they carry significant risks, including side effects such as nausea ...

A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Doctors share what patients should know about the drug.

SEATTLE — Surgical fixation of unstable, chest wall flail injuries may not decrease patient pain, shortness of breath or use of narcotic pain medication compared with nonoperative treatment ...

A new pain relief drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx.

F.D.A. Approves Drug to Treat Pain Without Opioid Effects The drug, Journavx by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, blocks pain signals to the brain, making it nonaddictive. Listen to this article · 5:52 min ...