Painkiller reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 263 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Painkiller brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Healthyhooha, r/algeria, r/AskIreland, r/NooTopics, r/Thailand. Top-rated brands include Ibuprofen (4.2/5), Tylenol (4.2/5), Naproxen (4.2/5).
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Reviews263
Subreddits28
Posts32
Brands93
Products12
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#1
Ibuprofen
4.2
(38)
"Ibuprofen 600"
"Ibuprofen"
"Ibuprofen, cannabis, heating pad and TENS machine."
"800 mg of ibuprophen twice a day."
"Ibuprofen lysine is the *only* thing that works for me."
"6 ibuprofen on the first day 🥰 I am not messing around with pain."
"Prescription ibuprofen 800mg take the edge off the most."
"Ibuprofen and buscopan I find the best!"
"Combo of ibuprofen and acetaminophen."
"800 Ibuprofen is always the only thing that has ever worked for extreme toothache pain."
#2
Tylenol
4.2
(17)
"I take 2 500mg Tylenol and one Aleve."
"I would definitely recommend taking two ibuprofen and two Tylenol together!"
"I take two Tylenol 500mg and ibuprofen 600mg together."
"Dual relief (ibuprofen and Tylenol ) combo"
"Tylenol is the only one I can take."
"I always take Tylenol arthritis and a couple ibuprofen and that usually kicks it."
"Extra strength Tylenol every 4 hours."
"Tylenol only."
"I swear by my ‘magic mix’ - whatever level of Tylenol/paracetamol you use and aleve (naproxen)."
"I can tolerate Tylenol."
#3
Naproxen
4.2
(13)
"Naproxen by far, it’s a prostaglandin blocker."
"Naproxen, weed and heating pad"
"Naproxen (aleve) & ibuprofen (Motrin)"
"Had a killer headache yesterday so had to throw in some Naproxen too."
"I have been taking naproxen when mine gets like that and it helps so much."
"Its supposed to work better than advil."
"250 mg naproxen and 250 mg panadol or whatever it’s called in Georgia. Works like a charm."
"Naproxen, nimesil and for a very strong pain ketorolac (can’t use it for long though)."
"For me it was: 1: Naproxen 2: Etoricoxib."
"Co codomol or naproxen and Voltaren gel."
#4
Advil
4.5
(11)
"Advil Dual Action or Midol"
"Advil"
"Advil and I rub a moon time essential oil on my abdomen."
"Advil dual action"
"Usually advil liquid gels, lately I've been using liquid magnesium and THC and it has done wonders."
"Advil"
"2 liquid advil, then another 2 three hours later paired with pedialyte and chocolate."
"Mixing advil and tylenol worked better than the oxy they gave me."
"Advil or Motrin"
"I like Advil Dual-Action."
#5
Tramadol
3.3
(14)
"Tramadol is the way to go. Best pain relief ever."
"Tramadol is fantastic."
"I don’t do well with any opioid , with the exception of tramadol. I was in it short term and didn’t even know I was taking it. It doesn’t make you all loopy"
"Tramadol is also an serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor so it has antidepressant properties by increasing serotonin and norepinephrine and is less prone to addiction and misuse than other narcotics"
"Try Tramadol, read up on it before you take it ( side effects, direction, interactions etc.) But it is otc at the pharmacy."
"Everything is legal in Thai pharmacy lol try tramadol u wont feel teeth ache."
"Just head to any pharmacy and pick up some tramadol and combine it with ibuprofen or paracetamol as it works better when combined."
"Tramadol. You can find pharmacies that deliver it without prescription."
"Tramadol is great for the pain but you feel like a drowsy cunt while you're on it."
"People, tramadol is an opioid and therefore a narcotic. It is highly addictive and therefore will result in physiological withdrawal."
#6
Xydol
4.1
(8)
"Xydol gyn is the best for period pain."
"2 pills of Normal xydol 600 mg, u won't feet a thing."
"Xydol gyn my love."
"Usually xydol gyn works fine!"
"Xydol GYN, nopain, Efferalgan."
"The most commonly used one is XydolGyn, and it works well for most women."
"I personally use xydol, but I heard there are suppositories for the pain."
"My sister uses xydol gyn but it doesn't help me at all."
#7
Midol
4.7
(7)
"Midol really helps with mine."
"Midol"
"Midol is great, I think it's the caffeine that really helps."
"Midol is a miracle worker, I seriously can’t get by without it when it’s cramp time"
"I took ibuprofen for years but recently switched to Midol Complete. I like it better."
"Midol"
"Midol"
#8
Gabapentin
4.0
(8)
"Gabapentin. I stumbled on it for my period by mistake."
"That worked wonders for me and it’s not addictive or an opioid."
"Gabapentin is the go to. I’ve actually found that agmatine has helped my nerve pain far more than any medication"
"Gabapentin for alcohol withdrawals during detox because of seizures. The first thing I noticed was that my leg no longer felt like it was on fire and I had no more brain fog."
"Gabapentin works for my neuropathy and gets rid of my brain fog"
"Gabapentin 300mg"
"I'm currently on Gabapentin, Naproxen, Tramadol, and Zanaflex."
"Gabapentin, and pregabalin even more so, gave me a brainfog lol."
#9
Kratom
3.8
(8)
"Kratom"
"Kratom is like a Percocet and a coffee."
"I recommend Kratom usage, but only for severe and chronic flare-ups."
"R/vendorsofkratom2 has good suppliers with lab testing mitraman , luckys , oties are a few I’ve tried"
"My go to is kratom. A way out from opioids. Still has addictive ability, but more easily managed. Moderation is key as always."
"Kratom is a life saver 3 yrs all my blood work is fine Lab tested is key don’t get from corner store"
"Kratom"
"Kratom is the ‘safest’ stick to powders u can measure out or capsules."
#10
Aleve
4.1
(7)
"Aleve, the only thing that stops me from fainting from pain."
"I use aleve, brand name or generic."
"Aleve for me"
"Aleve, a heat mat for your back and tummy, period underwear, a big shirt, good food."
"Naproxen sodium (Generic Aleve) 3 at a time, chocolate bar, and THC (if you’re into that)"
"I also got myself a Costco bottle of naproxen (Aleve) and only took it when needed."
"Doesn’t 100% work"
#11
Paracetamol
3.7
(7)
"Paracetamol is your best bet."
"1g every four hours plus one ibuprofen for inflammation."
"I can however take paracetamol and diclofenac."
"What saved me was when pharmacies here started selling paracetamol combined with caffeine over the counter."
"Paracetamol is safe to use with Zoloft."
"My doctor recommended one ibuprofen (400mg) and one paracetamol (400-500mg). I'm not a doctor but apparently that combination works the best?"
"Sure it makes ur period heavier then normal, but, there is no other options."
#12
Excedrin
4.3
(6)
"The green bottle of Excedrin was my standby for years."
"Oh Excedrin baby. Aspirin plus caffeine. Good stuff."
"Hit double excedrin migraine strength plus a sumatriptan and it goes away for me for a couple of hours."
"Vanquish has half the caffeine of Excedrin."
"I swear by excedrin for this."
"Excedrin works for me."
#13
Acetaminophen
3.5
(6)
"Paracetamol always works quite quickly for me."
"I do not believe there are any interactions between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and PPIs."
"Acetaminophen up to 3k mg per day."
"Tramadol made me very ill. I found paracetamol fine after both Wisdom Tooth extractions and other surgery."
"Acetaminophen and opiates are your only non-salicylate, non-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) options."
"I’d avoid ibuprofen, as it can mess with your stomach. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be fine."
#14
Cannabis
4.8
(4)
"Cannabis for sure if it's legal/accessible where you live."
"Marihuana, take a few hits and i sleep like a baby"
"Weed."
"Cannabis - anxiolytic, analgesic, anti inflammatory, anti tumorgenic."
#15
Meloxicam
4.3
(4)
"Makes it disappear"
"Meloxicam … makes it disappear"
"Meloxicam ( prescription) works great, no opioids , but you have to take probiotics with it, as it’s a strong nsaid"
"Doc gave me meloxicam but I prefer the heat."
#16
Clove Oil
4.3
(3)
"CLOVE OIL, SAVED MY LIFE WHILE I WAS IN A SMALL ASS TOWN IN SWISS."
"Clove oil, it surprisingly very effective"
"My dentist gave me clove oil when I had a dry socket and kept asking me 'is it safe?'."
#17
Nurofen
3.7
(3)
"You can get neurofen or tramadol at almost any pharmacy"
"I think they’re your best option for a short term pain killer."
"I just had to but nurofen plus when I got two wisdom tooth removed."
#18
Tapentadol
3.3
(3)
"Tapentadol. It’s similar to tramadol but a bit stronger and less side effects."
"Tapentadol"
"Tapentadol is 100% a rec drug, a fun drug, an addictive drug, it’s the most ‘psychedelic’ opioid."
#19
Pamprin
3.3
(3)
"I like Pamprin complete. I used Midol growing up, and it's good too, but I discovered Pamprin as an adult and it works really well."
"Pamprin can help, it's just a diuretic and some acetaminophen."
"Pamprin and weed. When my period is supposed to start, I just incorporate 2 pumps with my daily meds and redose every 6 hours."
#20
Dicyclomine
5.0
(2)
"It's the only thing that gets rid of the cramps 100%."
"Dicyclomine is a prescription *smooth muscle* relaxant."
#21
Ultracet
5.0
(2)
"It's the only otc pain killer that works for tooth infection pain - Ultracet."
"Ultracet- Tramadol + Tylenol."
#22
Anbesol
5.0
(2)
"There is a liquid painkiller called Anbesol buy it and using a cotton bud rub it around the tooth area it's great."
"I went to Boots and they sell Anbesol teething gel, as well as Bonjela (blue tube) and Colgate pain away."
#23
Aspirin
5.0
(2)
"Really does wonders for my migraines and as effective as sumatriptan."
"Have you tried aspirin? Cramps often come from blood clots trying to pass."
#24
Antadys
4.5
(2)
"The best painkiller is Antadys."
"I hear that Antadys is good for period pains."
#25
Analgin
4.5
(2)
"Best PK is now Analgin."
"I've been using Analgin in my hotbar."
#26
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
4.5
(2)
"One of the best combos that has allowed me to sleep."
"Combination of ibuprofen and Tylenol. It was originally recommended to me instead of having a opioid."
#27
Xydol GYN
4.5
(2)
"Xydol gyn works for me."
"Personally I use xdol GYN I take two at once"
#28
Pain Relief
4.0
(2)
"I've used no pain and rapidus, life savers."
"The fact that we have just normalized the use of painkillers."
#29
Codeine
4.0
(2)
"If you have codeine to take, go ahead and take it."
"Codeine did the job."
#30
Declofenac
4.0
(2)
"Only One thing works For me. It's Declofenac."
"I used to take declofenac suppo before."
#31
Co-codamol
4.0
(2)
"Co-codamol probably is fine, the paracetamol especially is good for headaches and fevers."
"Cocodamol has been fine too"
#32
Nurofen Plus
4.0
(2)
"Neurofen plus."
"Take paracetamol every 4/6 hours and every 8 hours take Nurofen plus, which has codeine."
#33
Nimesil
4.0
(2)
"Nimesil is the strongest you can buy otc, but make sure you eat before taking it, its very harsh on the liver"
"Nimesil helped a lot with the pain when I had my wisdom tooth removed"
#34
Spasfon
4.0
(2)
"A mixture of spasfon and ibuprofen"
"Spasfon, ibuprofen."
#35
Magnesium
4.0
(2)
"Magnesium & yoni steam… don’t knock it till you try it!!!"
"I’ve read that magnesium can help with cramps."
#36
Heating Pad
4.0
(2)
"I second heating pad"
"I also helped to create a portable heating pad that's super discreet."
#37
CBD
3.5
(2)
"Cbd, deta 8, or Mary Jane if available."
"I usually just pop 30 mg of CBD. Helps with the pain."
#38
Clofenal
3.5
(2)
"Clofenal supo"
"Il y a clofenal(suppositoire)"
#39
Cyclobenzaprine
5.0
(1)
"The only thing that made my cramps COMPLETELY go away."
#40
Dihydrocodeine
5.0
(1)
"1 30mg tablet can provide upto 8 hours of relief."
#41
THC
5.0
(1)
"Weed. Topical cream with THC and a tiny edible goes a long way!"
#42
Diclofenac Sodium
5.0
(1)
"Diclofenac sodium (prescription) was the only thing that touched the pain during my worst flare ups."
#43
Imitrex (Sumatriptan)
5.0
(1)
"The only thing that actually knocks them out is my Imitrex (Sumatriptan) scrip."
#44
Fioricet
5.0
(1)
"Fioricet. It’s for tension headaches, but goddamn it’s a miracle drug for cramps."
#45
Etodolac
5.0
(1)
"Etodolac. I haven’t had anything better!"
#46
Robaxin
5.0
(1)
"Robaxin and CBD"
#47
Mefenamic Acid
5.0
(1)
"Try taking mefnemic acid. It works really well."
#48
Dexketoprofen
5.0
(1)
"Only thing that takes away the pain for me is Dexketoprofen."
#49
TENS / EMS unit
5.0
(1)
"I have a really discreet unit that has been life-changing."
#50
ROBAX
5.0
(1)
"It’s the only thing that helps me."
#51
Morphine
5.0
(1)
"Morphine klonopin and xanax, I call this one the Holy trifecta."
#52
Muscle Relaxers
5.0
(1)
"I will say though that prescription muscle relaxers are the way to go too."
#53
Phlospam
5.0
(1)
"Let it disolve under your tongue"
#54
Neurogen
5.0
(1)
"For mine I used neurogen one a day. Nothing else touched it."
#55
Muscle Pain Relief Pads
4.0
(1)
"Those muscle pain pads with electrical stimulation can help."
#56
Cranberry
4.0
(1)
"Cranberry pills take away my period cramps completely as long as I start taking them before my period starts."
#57
Ponstan
4.0
(1)
"I use ponstan - mefenamic acid."
#58
Hyoscine Butylbromide
4.0
(1)
"In Germany a medication with Hyoscine butylbromide is quite common for period pain."
#59
Voltaren
4.0
(1)
"Voltaren topical gel for me."
#60
Lidocaine Patch
4.0
(1)
"I use a lidocaine patch, heat and alleve."
#61
Tilidin
4.0
(1)
"Forget all those alternative ideas like garlic or thc oil. If you are in deep pain you need a strong pain killer. Get Tilidin and take it together with Ibuprofen."
#62
Ponstin
4.0
(1)
"Ponstin is great for tooth pain in general."
#63
Oxynorm
4.0
(1)
"Oxynorm is great painkiller if u can get it but is addictive."
#64
Tylex
4.0
(1)
"My dentist prescribed my Tylex for after my wisdom tooth removal. It worked great."
#65
Diclofenac
4.0
(1)
"Diclofenac works for me well enough as long as I take it daily."
#66
BC Powder
4.0
(1)
"Have you ever heard of BC powder or Goody powder? It works amazing."
#67
Migrelief
4.0
(1)
"I started taking a supplement called migrelief daily."
#68
Palmitoylethanolamide
4.0
(1)
"Palmitoylethanolamide is safe and is like a better cleaner version of kratom and paracetamol"
#69
Panadol
4.0
(1)
"250 mg naproxen and 250 mg panadol or whatever it’s called in Georgia. Works like a charm."
#70
RSO (Rick Simpson Oil)
4.0
(1)
"There’s this weed product called RSO, Rick Simpson Oil…kills all my cramps completely for about 6-7 hours at a time."
#71
Easolief
4.0
(1)
"Easolief Duo - it’s paracetamol & ibuprofen together"
#72
Solpadeine
4.0
(1)
"Solpadeine dissolvable and just tell the chemist it’s tooth pain."
#73
Ibuprofen Max Strength
4.0
(1)
"Ibuprofen max strength or solpadeine should do the job."
#74
Zapain
4.0
(1)
"I get through 6-8 zapain a day with no problems."
#75
Heating Patch
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest you try some patches if you have them in your country."
#76
Hot Bath
4.0
(1)
"Hot bath or water bottle."
#77
Sauna
4.0
(1)
"Heat, preferably from sitting in a sauna."
#78
Heated Blanket
4.0
(1)
"Just sleep with a heated blanket"
#79
Red Light Therapy Pad
4.0
(1)
"Red light therapy pad."
#80
ICY Hot
4.0
(1)
"Those muscle pain pads with electrical stimulation can help, I think ICY-hot makes a brand."
#81
XydolGyn
4.0
(1)
"I suggest u the pink box ta3 XydolGyn and avoid drinking coffee instead drink some warm tea."
#82
Willow Bark
3.0
(1)
"Willow Bark Tea is something an ex used who was allergic to a lot of other painkillers."
#83
Motrin
3.0
(1)
"Motrin"
#84
Diclofenac and Etodolac
3.0
(1)
"I've tried Diclofenac and I'm currently on Etodolac. Neither work as well as OTCs for me."
#85
B40 Mouthwash
3.0
(1)
"There’s this special mouth wash called B40 or something."
#86
OxyContin
3.0
(1)
"OxyContin .. it's just oxycodone. Euphoria , energy then relaxing and a calm good sleep. Highly addictive and physical withdrawal of course ."
#87
Poppy Pod/Seed Tea
3.0
(1)
"I'd say Poppy Pod/Seed tea."
#88
7OH
3.0
(1)
"7oh is really effective and has few if none of the downsides of raw kratom leaf. Downside is the duration is shorter (shorter than kratom) and it is more addicting than kratom"
#89
Perc
3.0
(1)
"Perc"
#90
Ketorolac
3.0
(1)
"Naproxen, nimesil and for a very strong pain ketorolac (can’t use it for long though)."
#91
Pickle Juice
3.0
(1)
"I keep hearing about pickle juice/pickle brine as a natural aid for period pains."
#92
Percocet
2.0
(1)
"Lots and lots of ibuprofen, like 1200-1600mg at a time, plus percocet, tylenol with codeine, or morphine."
#93
NSAIDs
2.0
(1)
"One day, I was suddenly allergic to NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Motrin, aspirin, etc.)"
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