illers such as morphine and Vicodin are often essential for pain relief. The body’s natural tendency to develop tolerance to these medications, however, often requires patients to take higher doses – increasing risks of harmful side effects and dependency.
Now, new research from the University...
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When im really upset an cant stop crying, i get angry and swallow painkillers when im in no physical pain. I know it wont take the pain i feel emotionally away but i only start to realise i shouldnt have taken them after Iv already had the painkillers. I have suicidel thoughts alot but i know...
If you had to take pain meds, which ones would really work better for you and your system?
I'm currently on percocet but am scared of it because of its high acetaminophen contact.
Would oxycontin be better, because it doesnt have the acetamoniphen?
What about vicodin?
Is any one of these...