Since many doctors underestimate the number of patients who have difficulty swallowing oral pain medication, it is up to patients to raise the issue.
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Understanding Breakthrough Pain
People taking narcotic pain medication around the clock may experience sudden, more intense spikes of pain called breakthrough pain.