What are the negative side effects of narcotics?
Common narcotic sign effects include respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention and a “cloudy” head. Other side effects can include physical and mental addiction, anxiety, excessive sedation, shortness of breath, skin rashes, dizziness and abdominal pain. Narcotics are systemic and affect the entire body, whereas local anesthetics are just directed into a specific part of the body. These negative side effects can interfere with normal activities, slow recovery and may even delay release from the hospital. For more information please click here. What are the benefits of local anesthetics? ON-Q provides pain relief right where you need it and will help you feel better faster with less pain. The potential benefits include less pain, quicker mobilization, reduced need for narcotics, reduced length of hospital stay and a faster return to normal daily activities. For more information please click here.
