Have you been on pain medication for over 3 months? It’s time to book a review with your GP.
Pain medication becomes less effective the longer you use it. But side effects like headaches, nausea and the risk of addiction stick around.
Act now before the tablets you take to control your pain end up controlling you. Speak to your GP about how to best manage your pain.
Learn more about the Painkillers Don’t Exist campaign
The ICB is supporting the national Painkillers Don’t Exist campaign.
A recent study found that around 28 million adults in the UK are living with persistent pain. But we know that most medicines for long-term pain only benefit around 1 in 4 people.
Visit the Painkillers Don’t Exist website to learn more about:
- the four main types of pain medication
- short term versus long term pain
- how to spot the signs of addiction
- other ways to manage pain
- advice on what to do next