Has anyone ever heard of taking pain medication inserted in the r****m?

Question

Narcotic pain pills make me very sick and a nurse that works with Hospice said she inserts the pills in patients recturm to keep them from getting sick.

Answer 1

Yes i have heard of that but i definatly would not want painkiller given to me that way!

Answer 2

Yes it is very common especially for people who get sick when they have to take the pills orally. Also used with infants.

Answer 3

Often used after surgery when one cannot take medications by mouth - called B&O suppository.  

Answer 4

Well, different pain meds do come in rectal form.  This such as Dilaudid and Morphine come rectally.  But, things such as tylenol do also.