When to call your doctor or pharmacist
- Call your doctor or pharmacist if you have unusual feelings after taking a pain medicine. This includes feeling dizzy, itchy or nausea. Take less of the medicine and call your doctor.
- If you are not getting enough pain relief from your pain medicine, call your doctor.
- If you take several medicines, make sure your doctor and pharmacist knows what you are taking. Some medicines can be harmful when taken with others.
- If you need a narcotic pain medicine refilled close to the weekend, call your pharmacy several days ahead of time so you do not run out.
Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education experts
First Published: 04/25/2013
Last Reviewed: 11/30/2015