What are the risks of using opioid pain medication?
What are the risks of using opioid pain medication?
The main effects and risks of using opioids include nausea and constipation, accidental overdose, and addiction if they are used long-term. Pain management expert Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, discusses the various risks of taking opioid medications.
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