Chronic pain from sports injuries, arthritis, and other medical conditions leaves millions in a challenging position. As long-term pain takes a heavy toll on mental health and daily activities, it’s no surprise that opioids grew so popular in the early 2000s. This article explores the dangers of using opioids for chronic pain, available alternatives…
Chorda Pharma today announced positive top-line results from a clinical trial for studying the skin burning characteristics of Capsadyn™ (0.25%), an over-the-counter topical analgesic formulated as a proprietary capsaicin-based cream with a concentration of 0.25%. Capsadyn™’s burning properties were statistically equivalent to the placebo cream (p = 0.32). On the other hand, Zostrix® (0.1%), an…
If you experience long-term pain due to inflammation, you’ve likely tried the typical doctor recommendations–heating and icing, soaking in a hot bath, or taking an oral over-the-counter pain killer like ibuprofen (sold as Advil® and Motrin®). But how long is it safe to take ibuprofen? While taking this drug on a regular basis is…