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Originally Posted by Tobra
It depends on the type of pain and the person. I have read studies that found ibuprofen more effective for dental surgery pain than narcotics. It turns out that if you have a cardiac history, you should probably not be taking NSAIDs so much.
Demerol is ranked incorrectly on that list.
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Yes, and there is the unique chemistry of the individual, which is why some pain killers are more effective than others, for different people. Also the unique chemistry of the drug, depending on the injury. For a bump on the head, ibuprofen can kill you if you have a hematoma.
When my dad pulled my wisdom teeth, he gave me Vicodin. But it did nothing. I was popping them like candy, and no effect. I took an Advil and that did the job.