Knowing more about pain killers

The discontinuation and initiation of narcotic analgesics and MAO inhibitors should be separated by at least 14 days.

Narcotic analgesics should be used with caution with central nervous system depressant medications such as alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), zolpidem (Ambien), zaleplon (Sonata) and alcohol because of increased risks of respiratory depression, low blood pressure, sedation, and in severe cases, coma and death.

Narcotic analgesics should be used with caution with medications that alter liver enzymes that affect the elimination of narcotic analgesics because levels of narcotic analgesics can increase or decrease in the body and thereby affect their therapeutic effectiveness.

We consume pain medication to deal with everything from a headache to  chronic back pain. Common medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), NSAIDs, oral steroids, narcotic drugs, muscle relaxants, and anti-depressants all have their uses, benefits, and risks in the struggle against back or neck pain. Knowing more about pain killers before you buy and use them can help prevent major issues.

Knowing more about pain killers