{"id":303397,"date":"2025-10-14T19:22:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303397\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:22:15","slug":"nhs-nefopam-alert-issued-to-anyone-taking-tablet-for-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303397\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS nefopam alert issued to anyone taking tablet for pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

People taking one of the UK’s most commonly prescribed painkillers<\/a> have been given a reminder about its potential side effects. Patients should speak to a doctor if they keep struggling with any of these eight problems.<\/p>\n

Nefopam is a type of non-narcotic painkiller. According to the NHS website<\/a>, it seems that the drug helps to “block pain messages sent to your brain” and your body stops noticing, leading to relief from many different conditions that trigger pain.<\/p>\n

It is usually prescribed by a doctor when other painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen do not help with a person’s pain. It is one of the most commonly prescribed tablets in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may only need to take nefopam for a short time if you are,\u00a0for example, in pain<\/a> following an operation. Some patients with long-term painful conditions,\u00a0such as cancer, might need to take this drug for longer.<\/p>\n

During whatever period you take the pills, which will be discussed with a doctor, there are potential side effects that people should be aware of.\u00a0The NHS has put out a warning about these on its website, so people are fully aware of the risks that come with this medication.<\/p>\n

It reads: “Like all medicines, nefopam can cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away.”<\/p>\n

Common side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n