What is tapentadol?
get tapentadol online Australia is an opioid medicine to treat severe pain. It is only available with a prescription from your doctor.
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Tapentadol works directly on opioid receptors in the central nervous system and reduces feelings of pain by interrupting the way nerves signal pain between the brain and the body.
Tapentadol also increases the levels of the brain chemical noradrenaline, which may reduce your chance of typical opioid-related side effects.
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Tapentadol is used to treat severe pain. It will only be prescribed if your doctor decides other non-opioid medicines cannot effectively manage your pain, or you can’t tolerate other pain relief treatments.
What forms of tapentadol are available?
Tapentadol is available as an oral tablet.
Some forms of tapentadol are ‘immediate-release’ (known as IR). This means that they start working straight away and their effects wear off more quickly. Others are ‘controlled-release’ (also called ‘sustained release’ or SR), which means that their effect lasts for a longer period of time.
What are the possible side effects of taking tapentadol?
All opioids, including tapentadol, can have side effects including causing life-threatening breathing problems.
The chance of these is higher:
- when you first take tapentadol
- after a dosage increase
- if you are older
- if you have an existing lung problem
The side effects of tapentadol are similar to those of other opioids, and include:
- constipation
- headache or dizziness
- fatigue or drowsiness (especially right after a dose)
- loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting
The higher your dosage, the more likely you are to experience one or more side effects. Always take medicines exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you experience side effects while taking tapentadol, or are concerned about your opioid use, speak with your doctor. Your doctor can advise you on alternatives or whether you may need a dosage adjustment.
For a complete list of side effects see the consumer medicines information (CMI) leaflet in your medicine packet.
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What are the risks associated with tapentadol?
Opioids are strong pain relief medicines that can cause life-threatening breathing problems.
Tapentadol may make it difficult for you to drive or operate heavy machinery. If you have recently started taking an opioid medicine, or changed the dosage, your chance of having an accident is higher. Ask your doctor whether it is legal for you to drive while taking tapentadol. Also contact your car insurer, as you may not be covered for accidents that occur while you are taking tapentadol.
If you have problems with your kidney or liver function, your doctor may decide that tapentadol is not suitable for you, or will prescribe a lower dose. There are also other factors that may limit your use of tapentadol — for example, if you drink alcohol or take other medicines such as benzodiazepines that can cause drowsiness.
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. Your doctor will also guide you on when and how to stop taking tapentadol.