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Questions you might like to ask your healthcare professional

Questions you might like to ask your healthcare professional

  • Please tell me more about strong opioids for pain relief.

  • Can you tell me more about the side effects or risks associated with taking strong opioids?

  • Will I become addicted to strong opioids?

  • How long will it take for this medication to work?

  • What do I do if I am still in pain after taking strong opioids?

  • What are my options for taking some other type of pain relief?

  • Can you give me some written material (a leaflet) about strong opioid treatment?

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