Everyone has pain at one time or another and we all grateful that pain medications are available. However, we all need to take them safely.
- Take with a full glass of water or milk to avoid stomach upsets.
- Know the side- effects of any medication.
- Limit yourself to the weakest dosage and take for the shortest period of time.
- Take your pain medication as soon as the pain begins, not when it is so severe that you may need more to dull the pain.
- Do not take pain medications with and smoke, because the nicotine in cigarettes alters the metabolism of some medicine.
- Change to aspirin or paracetamol as soon as possible to avoid becoming addicted.
- Try relaxation or ice for your pain before you resort to pain medication.
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