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North Queensland Persistent Pain Management Service: Medications

Medications

Role of Medications

Medications are only part of a good pain management plan.

Research on long term use of a number of pain medications has found they are NOT effective in controlling the pain you experience.

It is worth reviewing regularly whether there is a benefit to your ability and quality of life.

Some people may benefit from long term medication use, but usually other things can help as well.

If you plan to reduce your medication, discuss this with your GP.