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Acetaminophen Gabapentinoids
No Yes
Mild–Severe Mild–Moderate
Yes, you may start with
this medication.
No, only use if NSAIDs and/or acetaminophen is not
enough.
Can be used alone or in
combination.
Should be used in combination with other pain
medications.
is can be stopped at
any time.
Sometimes this needs to be slowly stopped ("tapered")
depending on how much you have taken. Talk about this
with your health care provider.
Nausea, vomiting,
headache, and insomnia
(being unable to sleep).
Dizziness, drowsiness (feeling sleepy or tired), swelling in
the hands and feet, weight gain, and blurred vision.
Liver damage may occur
at high doses (greater than
3,000 milligrams in 24
hours).
Suicidal thoughts, respiratory depression.
Risks increase if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease or
have suicidal thoughts.
