Is it possible to get addicted to pain killers?
2007-09-27 09:10:34 · 5 answers · asked by Kblue 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes you can do damage to the liver, and other intestines such as stomach, and colon, and kidney.
Yes you can get addicted to pain killers, but only if there is an addictive drug in them. Over the counter pain killers are not habit forming, because they are sold over the counter. However, prescription pain killers that contain narcotics can be habit forming. Some of the most popular painkillers that are habit forming are:
Percocet
Percodan
Oxycontin
Vicodin (which isn't nearly as strong as the others, but still habit forming)
Codiene (another painkiller which is also in the same category as Vicodin)
2007-09-27 09:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to become addicted to pain killers. Initially a pain may have to be severe to take pain killers; later on at the first slight twinge the temptation may be to take another couple "to stop it getting worse". Eventually you may take more than two a day. The trademark "Tylenol" has been known to cause serious liver damage if the dose is exceeded. Better to check it out with your doctor and to establish the cause of long continuing pain! Good luck!
2007-09-27 16:23:44 · answer #2 · answered by D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's definitely not good for your liver. And whether painkillers are habit forming depends on the painkiller. You have a few options:
1. If you take the painkillers, take care of your liver. No alcohol or other drugs, eat lots of healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, and eat a lot of yogurt--for some reason the liver loves yogurt--and drink plenty of water.
2. Depending on the severity of your pain, you can try a few natural painkillers: curcumin (the yellow spice found in curry and tumeric) is a natural anti-inflamatory agent. If your pain is inflammation related, taking this (availabe in pill form) may help alleviate your pain. Also, the capsaicin in cayenne pepper has been proven to alleviate all sorts of pain. You can either mix it in some water and chug (it's kinda harsh, so drink fast), or add it to your foods. I'm not sure if there's a supplement available for that. Any time you can choose natural things over harsh drugs, you're doing your body good.
2007-09-27 16:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by ck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the painkiller. If it has tylenol, or acetaminophen in it, it can over the long term cause some damage to the liver. If it has a narcotic in it, then yes it is addictive.
2007-09-27 16:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
more than just your liver. stop taking them
2007-09-27 16:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by jasen s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋