How should I use Tapentadol Hcl (Palexia)?
Each time you get a refill or before you start taking tapentadol HCl, read the medication guide that your pharmacist has provided. See your physician or pharmacist if you have questions.
Take this drug orally as prescribed by your physician. The medicine can be used with or without food. Taking this medicine with food may help if you feel sick. Find out more about other ways to reduce nausea from your doctor or pharmacist (e.g., lying down for one to two hours with as little movement of the head as possible).
Your medical condition and response to treatment will decide the dosage. Don’t take this medicine for longer than suggested, or raise the amount you take. When directed, stop taking the medicine as requested.
The finest results from painkillers come from using them as soon as pain starts. The medication may not be as effective if you wait until the pain has become more severe.
Side Effect:
- The sudden feeling of warmth
- Abnormal dreams
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Drowsiness
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
What is Tapentadol used for?
Extreme pain is managed by tapentadol. It will only be prescribed if your doctor decides alternative non-opioid medicines cannot correctly control your pain, or you can’t tolerate those treatments.
Overall, tapentadol is not suggested for the treatment of chronic (long-term) pain problems.
What risks come with using tapentadol hydrochloride?
Opioids are powerful painkillers that can result in possibly fatal problems with breathing. Tapentadol hydrochloride may make it harder for you to drive or operate heavy machinery. You may be able to be related to an accident if you have recently started taking painkillers or if your dosage has changed.
If your kidney or liver function is impaired, your doctor can decide that tapentadol is not suitable for you. Other factors, such as drinking alcohol or using other medicines that may make you sleepy, may also limit the quantity of tapentadol you take. Temazepam capsule 20 mg should only be used for the prescribed duration and not exceeded without medical advice to avoid potential complications.
Your doctor is the best person to guide you on whether tapentadol is the right medicine for you, how much you need, and how long you should take it for. Additionally, your doctor will advise you on when to stop taking tapentadol.
What happens if a dose is missed?
Since tapentadol is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. If your next organized dose is almost here, skip the missed one. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Never take more than the advised quantity in 24 hours.
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