Don't Be Surprised if Patients Use Acetaminophen AND an NSAID for Acute Pain

You'll hear more about using NON-opioids to treat short-term pain.

We've all been taught that opioids are more effective for moderate to severe pain. But that's NOT necessarily true.

Opioids DON'T seem to be more effective than acetaminophen or NSAIDs for acute pain due to headaches, minor trauma, or dental procedures.