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What are long term use of narcotic pain medication adverse side effects?
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Multiple: Constipation; liver or kidney damage; mental & personality changes; decreased pain controll through decreased opiate receptors for the drug to attach to; and decreased productivity and rehab potential. These are just a few.
Answered 2/19/2019
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