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Narcotic Pain Medications: Effective, Potentially Addictive Drugs for Severe Pain
Narcotic pain medications are strong and potentially addictive forms of medication that are only prescribed for severe episodes of low back pain. Narcotic medications can be highly effective in treating pain for short periods of time, but quickly lose effectiveness as the body builds up a natural tolerance to the drug.
There are multiple over-the-counter (non-prescription) and prescription medications that can provide back pain relief. Patients considering taking any type of medication for pain should first meet with their physician to determine their individual risk factors and appropriate treatment options.
Narcotic pain medications have a dissociative effect that helps patients manage their pain - it doesn't deaden the pain. This article provides an overview of narcotic agents,...
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