The invention relates to Cebranopadol for use in the treatment of pain, wherein Cebranopadol is administered according to an administration regimen comprising (i) a first administration interval, which lasts for at least 2 consecutive days, wherein a first daily dose of Cebranopadol is administered on every day of the first administration interval and (ii) a second administration interval, which lasts for at least 2 consecutive days and directly follows the first administration interval without interruption, wherein a second daily dose of Cebranopadol is administered on every day of the second administration interval wherein the first daily dose of Cebranopadol is lower than the second daily dose of Cebranopadol.