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Discussing your concerns
Discussing your concerns
Some people worry that they will become addicted to strong opioids or that there will be unpleasant side effects. Your healthcare professional should reassure you that addiction to opioids is very unlikely and that you will be monitored carefully for side effects. They should also reassure you that being offered strong opioids can happen at different stages in the course of a disease, and it does not necessarily mean you are close to the end of your life.