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.

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Preparing for Your Hysterectomy, gyn-ah-95582

Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education experts

First Published: 04/25/2013

Last Reviewed: 11/30/2015