Lee Hoover, R.N., B.S.N. Pain relief is important so you can live a full and complete life. If you have pain that you can't get rid of, ask your doctor or nurse for help.
Pain medications are either non-opioids or opioids.
Opioids are medications for severe pain and can help relieve symptoms so you can live without pain. Taking more of the medicine won't help you feel any better than taking the recommended dose. If one kind of non-opioid doesn't work for you, the doctor may tell you to try another one, but they won't increase your dosage. Don't take more of the medicine than the doctor prescribes. Opioids, such as Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl, Dilaudid, Demerol, Darvon, Lortab, Vicodin, and Methadone, do not have a ceiling effect .