Research has shown a link between an increased risk of dementia and long-term use of Benadryl and other anticholinergic drugs that block ... off-label for chronic pain, insomnia and obsessive ...

However, what medication you use depends on factors such as how bad the pain is, how long it's been there ... They're also suitable for short-term use and are cheaper and easier to pick up ...

Options for treating it include applying a warm or cold compress, acupuncture, and medications ... pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain starts suddenly and lasts for up to 6 weeks. Chronic, or long ...

People with chronic pain are being ... "shocking" lack of long-term data, even though the pills are usually prescribed for many months. But patients are advised to stay on medication if it works ...