Tapentadol is a prescription opioid pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe acute pain and, in some cases, chronic pain that requires continuous treatment. It works in two ways:
- It activates opioid receptors to reduce pain.
- It also increases norepinephrine levels, which helps block pain signals.
Common side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation
- Headache
Serious risks include:
- Slowed or stopped breathing (especially if taken in high doses or with alcohol or sedatives)
- Dependence, misuse, and addiction
- Overdose
Important precautions:
- Take it exactly as prescribed.
- Do not combine it with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other medicines that cause drowsiness unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
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