Oral Nonprescription Pain Medications for Adults

Author/s: 
Vordenberg, Sarah E.
Date Added: 
September 26, 2023
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA
Publisher: 
AMA
Publication Date: 
August 10, 2023
Issue: 
9
Volume: 
330
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
doi:10.1001/jama.2023.11725
PMID (1): 
37561520

RPR Commentary

Educational material pertaining to non-opioid pain medications in adults. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

Some prescription pain medications prescribed by doctors also include a nonprescription pain medication. Therefore, to avoid taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen or an NSAID, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking over-the-counter pain medications in addition to your prescription pain medication.

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