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Elderly pt w/broken knee cap. sleeping excessively at snf. can use of pain killers cause excessive sleep? if so, what kind of pain killers are it?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Pain relievers: There are several common types of pain killers, ranging from acetaminophen/paracetamol to NSAIDs to tramadol to opioids. Side effects of the last 2 include sedation & sleepiness. Plus death in overdose. Acetaminophen can be bad for liver in excess while NSAIDs are worrisome for kidney disease & stomach ulcers. Best to discuss w/patient's doctor.

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Answered 6/30/2015

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