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I am taking painkillers for dysmenorrhea in large quantities. is there any harm in the future?

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Addiction: The Pill was originally studied to solve this problem and will work for most if you find the right one. Chronic & recurrent use of any pain killer , no mater what kind increases your risk for side effects of any drug or addiction if it is a narcotic. Time for a discussion of the issue with your doc/obgyn.

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Answered 11/27/2020

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