Common medications

Paracetamol - usually the best tablets to start with. (Please be aware of not exceeding recommend doses).  It is best to start with intermittent or as and when needs.  This can lead to more regularly sustained medication.

Your doctor can advise you on stronger tablets than Paracetamol with combined other agents such as Codeine.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories(NSAIDs) - these are quite similar to Aspirin.  Common tablets include Ibuprofen, voltarol(diclofenac) and naproxen. These tablets act differently to Paracetamol by reducing the effects of inflammation.  They can often cause stomach upset or more serious complications, particularly in susceptible or elderly patients.