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What are some effects that painkillers produce?
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What are some effects that painkillers produce?

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Nausea

Sedation, Drowsiness, or Clouded Thinking

Slowed Breathing

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Long-term painkiller abuse can lead to serious cardiovascular issues, heart attacks and heart disease. Your Stomach: Stomach and intestinal issues can arise even after a day or two of taking painkillers. Painkiller abuse can lead to constipation, bloating, abdominal distention, bowel obstructions and hemorrhoids

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Answer: Respiratory failure. Painkillers slow down respiratory function, and can cause long-term problems with breathing and collapse of the respiratory system.

Heart problems. Painkillers slow heart rate, cause irregular heartbeat, and increase the risk for heart disease.

Liver and kidney problems. Painkiller use puts undue strain on the liver, and can lead to liver disease or liver failure.

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