Pain relievers can be the
best solution for treating all kinds of unbearable pain. Some types of pain
medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol or aspirin can be bought freely
at a food stall or drug store. While the type of pain is stronger for chronic
pain cases such as opiates (fentanyl, hydromorone, heroin, methadone, morphine,
oxycodone, and tramadol), the dosage is very tight so you will need to redeem
your prescription.
Whichever medication you
use, pain relievers are not to be used every day, only take this medicine if
absolutely necessary. The use of long-term pain relievers can cause harmful
side effects on health.
The risk of side effects of painkillers if it continues to be used in the long term
Minor side effects that
may arise after the use of pain medication temporarily are nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain. headaches, drowsiness or disorientation (dazed, confused), to
digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation.
NSAIDs can also cause the
arms and legs to swell.
Continued, too often
taking painkillers in the long term can make the body become immune to the
effects of the drug.
Medication no longer
works effectively to deal with the pain that arises, so you need a higher dose.
Over time, immune conditions can make you become drug dependent.
In addition, the use of
painkillers for a long time can cause wounds (ulcers) in the stomach or small
intestine which can cause internal bleeding and infection in the abdominal
cavity (peritonitis).
Continuous consumption of
anesthetic drugs, although not necessary, can also cause liver damage and
kidney failure due to the effects of drugs that damage kidney function.
Ibuprofen, aspirin, and
other NSAIDs can also cause an increase in blood pressure.
The effects of
painkillers can interfere with the smooth muscle work of the vessel walls, thus
inhibiting the ability of blood vessels to contract and loosen up. This
condition can increase the risk of blockages in blood vessels which are often
called atherosclerosis.
In the long term,
atherosclerosis can cause coronary heart disease until heart attacks and
strokes if not handled properly.
What's worse, drug
dependence can gradually push users into an overdose phase that can be fatal.
How to prevent before drug dependence?
Pain relievers are only
used when necessary, not for routine or daily use for long periods of time. To
avoid the risk of side effects, you must follow the instructions on how to use
the drug on the packaging label.
If prescribed by a
doctor, obey according to the recommended drug use instructions.
If you feel you need to
take a higher dose, maybe the sign is that the drug is no longer effective for
you.
Do not change medication
or raise the dose carelessly without getting further advice from your doctor.
Don't also mix drugs with other types of drugs without consulting your doctor
first.
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