How can you safely take medicine to help with chronic pain?
Medicines can help you get better. But they can also be dangerous, especially if you don't take them the right way. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
If the medicine you take causes side effects such as constipation or nausea, you may need to take other medicines for those problems. Talk to your doctor about any side effects you have.
If you were prescribed an opioid pain reliever, your care team will give you information on how to use it safely. You will also get directions for how to safely store the medicine and how to get rid of any that's left over. Follow these instructions carefully.
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