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What if you regularly take pain relievers?

As an office worker, facing great pressure from work, Ms. Bui Huyen (35 years old, Hanoi) often has headaches. Each time, she used pain relievers to help her temporarily control the pain and focus on work.

Like her sister, Ms. Le Ha (27 years old) also regularly uses pain relievers. In particular, on the days of her period, she suffered from abdominal pain and fatigue, and she constantly took medicine to help herself overcome the pain.

According to Dr. Ta Thanh Son (Institute of Biopharmaceutical Technology, University of Marburg, Germany), pain relievers are considered a “panacea” for many patients, helping them control pain. Pain relief can lead to liver and kidney damage and many other side effects.

“There are 3 most common pain relievers: Group 1 includes Paracetamol, Metamizol, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen. Group 2 is a weak central analgesic: Codeine, Tramadol or Tilidine. The third group is analgesia. Strong central use: Buprenorphine, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone or Levomethadone”, said Dr. Ta Thanh Son.

In addition, according to TS.DS Son, whether prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers can make you dependent. Painkillers are one of the groups with the highest risk of dependence, especially those belonging to the Opioid group (in pill or patch form) such as Morphone, Oxycodone, etc., which focus on the entire brain and system. nerve.

Non-opioid pain relievers also have a downside, which can cause allergic reactions, stomach ulcers, kidney, liver or heart problems. According to research, more than 10% of patients have kidney problems and require dialysis due to inappropriate use of pain relievers.

Even regular use of pain relievers causes chronic pain, the prime example of which is painkiller headaches, which are thought to be responsible for more than 5% of all headaches.

6 Signs You’re Overusing Painkillers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an addiction can be considered if 3 of the following behaviors are observed in the most recent year:

There is a strong desire or compulsion to use the drug.

– Control is reduced to the point of losing control of when to consume, when to stop and how much to take.

Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, tremors or pain may be observed if the patient does not take the drug.

– More and more drugs must be consumed to achieve the same effect.

– Neglecting other hobbies or interests to make time for medication or to relax due to its effects.

There are negative consequences but the patient continues to use it.

Prevent overuse of pain relievers

According to Dr.DS Son, in order to prevent misuse of drugs, doctors and patients should have a clear understanding of the actual possibilities, timing, limits and goals of drug-based pain therapy. Goals are set together, and continuous monitoring during treatment helps drugs to be used properly and their effectiveness can be checked. In addition, responsible and open communication from the patient and the treating physician is important.

When taking pain relievers, keep the following in mind:

– Take medication as directed. Under no circumstances should you change the dose or the interval between doses without consulting first.

– The long-term use of pain relievers is only meaningful and justified if it reduces at least one-third of the pain. Discuss this with your treating doctor. If necessary, your doctor will have alternatives for you.

Many powerful opioid pain relievers prescribed today are not effective or effective enough for chronic pain. Therefore, experts recommend checking the effectiveness of Opioids after a certain period of time by trying to reduce the dosage after 3 to 6 months.

In addition, patients should eat healthily, know how to cope with stress, be physically active and exercise enough, and maintain social relationships. A healthy lifestyle will reduce the risk of drug dependence and improve quality of life.

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