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Health Topics/Central Nervous System Agent/Pharmacology/Analgesic

Should I let my doctor know I am taking analgesics?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you are planning on taking analgesics, you should talk to your doctor. In fact, you should always let your doctor know about any medication you are taking so that you avoid any interactions with other medications. Analgesics, in particular, can react adversely to a variety of different medical conditions, medications, and foods. Thus, it is important to discuss the proper dosage of analgesics and all of the possible complications that may accompany it.

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