What are the long term effects of taking too many pain killers?
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You may develop a tolerance for them and a 'normal' dosage won't work. You may develop a dependency on them. There are many health problems you could encounter such as liver damage. You know they aren't prescribed as a sleep aid don't you?
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I understand what you are talking about. I have suffered with severe pain most of my life. Probably because I was 'allowed' to feel tired, but not pain, I now feel pain as exhaustion. Extreme exhaustion. \nFollowing some back surgery I was given vicodin. One pill and I suddenly felt OK! After I had healed from the surgery they stopped my prescription and suddenly I couldn't find the energy to move. A very thoughtful doctor who understood what was happening has renewed my prescription and I use it VERY sparingly, aware that any misuse will result in my losing this key to some kind of normalcy. I have been on it for several years. When I begin to feel like I am dragging and can't move anymore I take a pain pill and suddenly I can think and work.\n\nTry discussing this with your doctor. If he doesn't understand, look for one who does. Don't give up becuase you know by now that there is a problem and it is up to you to make others see and understand it.\nGood luck.\n\nBTW, I have tried most depression meds. They have had no effect. And unfortunately, most pain pills don't have much effect either. But the pain and the depression are connected.
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Here is the problem....If you have migrains or arthritis you'll discover that Aleive is a great pain reliever however with long term usage Alieve (Also called Naproxen Sodium) has some negative side effects.  It eats away at your stomach lining and can eventually cause bleeding.  If you have an ulcer and any other various stomach problems it can aggravate it times 10.  I don't know of anyone dying from it, but I got in a car accident and was prescribed it by an ER doctor, as needed for pain.  Well I was in alot of pain.  10 days later I threw up what looked like coffee grounds.  I was informed by my regular doctor that it was old blood.   I was told that Alieve is fine for a treatment of mild aches & pains but should never be taken daily the way some people take asprin.  Since its an over the counter drug people tend to forget this and will over use it.
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The FDA recently required manufacturers to revise the labeling of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (brand name Motrin), to reflect a higher risk of serious complications when they are not used according to directions. Overdosage can lead to very severe consequences, including ulcers and internal bleeding. The approved dosage is for UP TO 800 mg at a time, not to exceed 3,200 mg in 24 hours. So no, it is not safe for you to take (2) 800 mg pills at once on your own decision. You should consult with a doctor or pharmacist any time you have a question about changing your dosage of a drug.
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When you take too many of them.   Too many would depend upon your weight and height.   But I imagine that if you taken 30 sleeping pills, it would put you into a coma.\n\nIt may not take that many, but I think 30 would do it.  If not, then a whole bottle will do the trick.
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I had a friend that was hooked on pain killers, after he had injured his back at work. We checked him into the hospital and after two weeks he was finally weaned off the pain killers. ( Hospital or a Rehab center)
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Any cordisone type medicine taken in long term therapy may cause bone degeneration.
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I had all 4 of mine out at the same time.  They stuck a needle in my arm, put me to sleep, and 30 minutes later I walked out...well, stumbled, out.  My wife drove me home.  I slept the rest of the day and most of the night.  Woke up in some pain.  Took some more pills.   \n\nNo, it wasn't scary.  Make sure you get some good pain killing drugs.
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yes you can OD on pain killers BUT the ppl that do take mass amounts at one time and are usually on other drugs when that happens.  To answer that question.\nAs for your pain...NO I am not a Dr but between my hubby and I have been on/off pain killers for various injuries, surgries etc.  \nNo you should not take 4 at once to many!  Pain killers will build up in your system or basically catch up to you.  I would wait until the time and then take 3 again.  You will be fine and you will still be following his orders.  \nNow for your 3rd prob.  Your DR that your under his care will not take calls??  Again and he is too booked to answer a two second question?  I would considering taking my health to someone that cares a little bit more.  The DR sounds like he has more patients than he even cares to be bothered with...not a good feature in a Doc.\nOne other thing..Do not drink alchol while your on pain killers...your 3 pills will make you spin.
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Be honest ask for other options.  Be willing to try a multi facited approach to pain.  Meds are only part of the long term solution.  A second opinion might be uselful
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No. What kind of medical expertise do you have? Don't make unscientific assumptions based on no evidence. It may be too much or it may not be, depending upon the person's condition.\n\nIf someone has a serious medical condition, it would not be unusual to take a large number of medications.
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a lethal dose is too damn many
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There are possible side effects from any medication.  This should be discussed with your doctor.
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Yes.  Taking too much of anything can hurt your body.  There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.  If the vitamin is water-soluble (e.g. vitamin C), it would take a lot of it to hurt your body, because it dissolves in water and will be excreted during urination.  However, if the vitamin is fat-soluble, it will be absorbed into your fat and remain in your body for a while.  Too much of a fat-soluble vitamin will be toxic.  That's why you should follow the "percentage of recommended daily intake" label on the side of the bottle.
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Dependance of pain killers
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Advil, Alleve and all other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that reduce pain can lead to ulcers when taken long term.  \n\nAlways consult with your doctor when taking medicine for prolonged periods of time.
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ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. it reduces inflammation and decreases pain. possible side effects, especially if used frequently, can be a damage to the kidneys or bleeding from the stomach. there are other side effects too, sometimes the intensity of them is depending on wheather you have previous other diseases or not. so if you really have so much pain, I suggest you should reconsult your physician, first, the arm should be reexamined ( sometimes old fractures are not healed the proper way and something can be done therefore), or, if you really have to use a painkiller then you should do this with proper feedback and follow up of your blood tests and physical examination - there are doctors specialized for the treatment of pain, you could take their help too.