What is the new pain killer that is not addictive?

There are some new non-opioid medications in clinical trials. Just keep in mind that newly launched drugs are usually very expensive, so ask your doctor if regular generic pain meds or physiotherapy can solve your issue cheaper.

After my knee surgery, I was terrified of getting hooked on pain meds. My doctor put me on specific non-opioid anti-inflammatory pills and targeted nerve blocks which worked beautifully. Talk to your surgeon about non-opioid options.

I read about some new non-addictive pain blocker called VX-548 on a news site. I am a bit scared of taking strong pills for my backache. Does anyone know if this is actually available in local Indian pharmacies yet?

Even if a painkiller claims to be completely non-addictive, any self-medication can harm your kidneys or stomach lining. Please consult a qualified physician to find the root cause of your pain rather than self-prescribing.

Look, if you want non-addictive pain relief, stick to standard paracetamol or basic local gels, or do some physiotherapy. Don't run after fancy new chemical names without your doctor prescribing them first.