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Over-the-Counter Pain Relief Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

• Are you currently taking over-the-counter pain relievers?

  1. Yes
  2. No
• What is the reason for the appointment?

  1. Medication issues or side effects
  2. Other
  3. OTC medicine is not enough to relieve pain
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Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Pain Relief Knowing the types of questions you can expect your doctor to ask at your appointment can help you provide the information he or she needs to give you the best care.

• Is your OTC pain reliever managing your pain effectively?
• How severe is your pain? On a scale of one to 10 with 10 being the worst pain you have ever had.
• Are you only using one type of OTC pain reliever?
• What prescription medicines do you take? What other OTC medicines or supplements are you using?
• Have you started or stopped any of your prescription medicines?
• Do you need occasional pain relief or is your pain constant?
• What other symptoms are you experiencing?
• Do you have any medication allergies?
• What medical conditions do you have, such as a bleeding disorder or kidney, liver or heart disease? How are you treating and managing them?
• How much alcohol do you typically drink daily?
• What side effects are you experiencing with your OTC pain reliever?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Pain Relief Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.

• What is the safest OTC pain reliever for me based on my medical history?
• What are the potential side effects?
• How much and how often should I take the OTC pain reliever you are recommending?
• Are there OTC pain relievers or other OTC medicines I should avoid?
• Will any of my other medications interact with OTC pain relievers?
• How long is it safe to use my OTC pain reliever?
• What are my options if I'm still having pain on my OTC pain reliever?
• Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help relieve my pain?
• Is it possible to treat the underlying cause of my chronic pain?
• Could another medicine control my pain better with fewer side effects?

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