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Tapentadol (Oral Route)
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Description
Tapentadol is a narcotic analgesic that acts in the central nervous system to relieve moderate or severe pain. If tapentadol is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to side effects when you stop taking the medicine. Since this medicine is only used for short-term relief of pain, physical dependence will probably not occur.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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