You can make pain relievers work faster by taking a fast-acting formulation or taking them on an empty stomach. However, trying to speed up how fast your pain medication works may not be safe when ...

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Over-the-counter pain relief medications can take a few minutes to a few hours to work, depending on the type and formulation. Taking pain relievers on an empty stomach can make them work faster, as ...