Acute pain management

Acute Pain Management
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Why are opioids used for acute pain?

Opioid medicines can treat pain. For acute moderate to severe pain after an injury or a surgery, your doctor may prescribe an opioid to be used for a short time. But opioids can be dangerous. And they may not do a better job of treating pain than non-opioids, like acetaminophen and NSAIDs.

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