Opioids are a type of pain medication that has been used for thousands of years to treat different types of pain. They are made from the poppy that is used to make opium and heroin, which make them highly addictive. Opioids can be used to treat pain involving skin, muscles and bones following an injury or surgery.
Some of the most common side effects of opioids include:
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Itching
- Drowsiness
- Decrease in breathing
