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It is always best to find out what the problem is before treating the symptoms. In other words, just taking analgesics may relieve pain but it may also hide the cause of the pain and could make the problem worse. Visit your GP if you are experiencing prolonged pain, or pain that cannot be relieved by non-opioid analgesics.

Some drugs should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although some analgesics are considered safe for pregnant or breast feeding women to use, if you are pregnant it is always best to consult your GP or midwife before taking any kind of medication.

Children under 16 years old should not take aspirin as it may increase the risk of Reyeâ€™s syndrome, a condition that affects the brain and liver.You should consult your GP before taking analgesics if you are already taking other forms of medication. Even mild non-opioids such as paracetamol may cause serious health problems in large quantities, so it is best to make sure that your current medication does not contain analgesics, or contents that may react adversely with analgesics.

Opioids may make you feel drowsy and should not be taken in conjunction with other drugs that have similar effects. Alcohol should be avoided while taking analgesics.You should consult your GP before taking analgesics (including over-the-counter painkillers) if you have, or have had, any of the following conditions:

liver, kidney or prostate problems,
asthma,
bronchitis,
heart or circulation problems,
ulcers,
glaucoma, and
epilepsy.

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