Before increasing the frequency of use or the dosage, the person should first check with the doctor or pharmacist. These preparations block pain and treat inflammation. Topical Pain Relievers. A variety of topical creams may also relieve pain when they are rubbed directly into the painful area. Narcotic pain medication.
Narcotics are powerful pain-relieving medications derived from opium or synthetic opium.
Narcotics alter a person's perception of pain and can also induce euphoria, mood changes, mental cloudiness, and deep sleep. These drugs may also cause nausea, lethargy, and constipation. People with OI must be especially careful when taking these medications. Narcotics can affect a person's balance and increase the chance of falling. After repeated and prolonged use, some people may become dependent on or addicted to these medications, which are available only by prescription.