New Non-Opiod Painkiller

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain

Hi all saw this today. Pricing right now is very high $15 a pill (before insurance). That said it's not an opiod and approved for moderate to severe pain. Anyways it's definitely something to keep an eye on and ask your doctors about.

"The most common adverse reactions in study participants who received Journavx were itching, muscle spasms, increased blood level of creatine phosphokinase, and rash. Journavx is contraindicated for concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors. Additionally, patients should avoid food or drink containing grapefruit when taking Journavx"

Per Petty below; there is no long term usage study and people should proceed with caution