The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Thursday a new type of prescription pain medication for moderate to severe acute pain for adults.

Dozens of supplements claim to treat joint pain, in addition to typical pain relievers like acetaminophen ... supplements Supplements are not Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved.

Michell Redding, Pharm.D. It'll tell you the safest way to use that medication. Narrator It's also important to know the generic names of the various pain medications to avoid accidental overdose.