the elbow. Subcutaneous injections can be given at many places, the most common being the fleshy part of the upper arm.
Side Effects Pain medications can produce side effects such as nausea or constipation, but both can be treated. It's very important, however, that you tell your doctor about the side effects and let him or her recommend what to do about them. Treating them yourself can cause complications. If you take certain types of bulk laxatives at the same time as narcotic pain medication, for example, the laxative can actually cause rather than relieve severe constipation.
