The Truth About Painkillers

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 22, 2023
Question 1/13

How does ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) work?

  • It blocks certain pain chemicals.
  • It blocks some nerve signals.
  • It makes you not care about the pain.
Question 2/13

Which is a possible side effect of ibuprofen?

  • Skin rash or blisters
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Weight gain
Question 3/13

Doctors aren’t sure how acetaminophen (Tylenol) works.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/13

What is a possible side effect of acetaminophen?

  • Intestinal bleeding
  • Liver damage
  • Dry mouth
Question 5/13

Using ibuprofen for a long time may cause:

  • Addiction
  • Rebound headaches
  • Liver damage
Question 6/13

Taking NSAIDs often may raise your odds of having a heart attack.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/13

It's usually OK to take NSAIDs without talking to your doctor for:

  • Up to 10 days
  • Up to a month
  • As long as you want
Question 8/13

Most people who take opioids, like Vicodin or OxyContin, for pain relief eventually get addicted.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/13

Which is not an opioid?

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Morphine
Question 10/13

What is the most common side effect of opioids?

  • Addiction
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
Question 11/13

Which opioid medication is most likely to cause withdrawal symptoms?

  • Morphine
  • OxyContin
  • Vicodin
Question 12/13

In addition to easing pain, aspirin also may:

  • Lower your odds of a heart attack
  • Lower your chances of colon cancer
  • Both the above
Question 13/13

Who shouldn't take aspirin?

  • People likely to have blood clots
  • People who have bleeding disorders
  • People who've had a heart attack