Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Nucynta, and you should take it exactly as directed. It helps treat moderate to severe pain.

You can take each dose with or without food. 

At first you may have nausea or feel a little drowsy. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving. You could feel lightheaded, so you should stand slowly and carefully after sitting or lying down. Nucynta can cause constipation, and you should ask about a plan to prevent this. If these or other reasons make you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Nucynta can become habit-forming, so do not stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay. 

As with any medicine, more serious side effects can occur. Get emergency help if you ever have unusual changes to your body, like problems breathing, extreme sleepiness, fainting, or swelling or tingling in your face or mouth. Also get help if you have heavy sweating, feel overheated, or see things that are not real. It's important to read the medication guide for more information. 

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines, even if they do not require a prescription. Also, you should not drink alcohol. 

Nucynta can be dangerous to others, so you must store it securely. If you stop taking it, you must flush unused tablets down the toilet. 

It can be unsafe for babies, so women should not become pregnant or breastfeed. 

For best results, work with your doctor to find the lowest dose that best controls your pain.