ACTIQ addiction can develop in a relatively short amount time, due to its enormous potency. The active ingredient in ACTIQ is fentanyl, a drug that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Actiq ® is a combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and propoxyphene, the brand name for fentanyl citrate. A narcotic analgesic for breakthrough pain from cancer that is not relieved with other medications. Actiq for patients who are already tolerant to opioid drug and need long-term pain control. This medication contains fentanyl, an opioid agonist, and a Schedule II Controlled Substance, because of its high potential for physical dependence and addiction. Other Schedule II opioid drugs include oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and methadone.
Propoxyphene binds to the pain receptors in the brain in order to reduce the sensation of pain. Additionally, the acetaminophen halts the production of prostaglandins which can also cause discomfort. Since propoxyphene can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor’s instructions when taking Actiq ®. Do not take a larger dose, use the drug more frequently, or take it for a more extended period than prescribed.
Synthetic opioid drugs like Fentany, are to blame for more fatal overdoses in 2016 than prescription painkillers.
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Although Actiq is intended only for breakthrough pain for cancer patients, studies have found that most prescriptions for it are “off-label,” meaning, the drug is being prescribed for other conditions. The “morphine lollipops” or “perc-o-pops,” (street name), have been prescribed for migraines, arthritis, severe back pain, neuropathy and various injuries. Opioid painkillers have the potential to lead to addiction which requires close monitoring of patients, for signs of abuse.
ACTIQ uses a particular method to deliver fentanyl to the patient. The drug comes in an oral transmucosal lozenge on the end of a lollipop stick. As sweet and as innocent as this drug might look ACTIQ is an incredibly dangerous drug and extreme caution is necessary, whenever using medications containing fentanyl. Furthermore, the use of this medication outside its strict parameters may cause an array of health risks and including death.
Like all other opioid narcotics, long-term use of ACTIQ can lead to tolerance. In order words, the medication does not produce the same effects as it initially did. Individuals commonly increase their doses or combine the medicine with other narcotics or alcohol to intensify the effects. Both of these actions continually increase the risks of drug toxicity, overdose, and even death.
Over time the body adapts to function under the influence and effects of the ACTIQ. In order words, it will require the drug to feel and continue to work “normally.” Dependence can occur in anyone taking the medication continuously, regardless of the reason. Furthermore, those who have become physically dependent will need to keep using some form of an opioid drug, to avoid extremely uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms may include:
Factors that can lead Actiq drug addiction include genetics, peer pressure, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, experimentation, a history of other abuse, and chronic pain, which can require prolonged use of addictive opiates. Fortunately, Actiq addiction can be treated successfully and in a humane manner.
ACTIQ addiction is progressive in nature, meaning it gets worse over time. Addiction can escalate to hazardous levels, where people will do anything to acquire and use the drug, regardless of the negative consequences.
It is essential to understand that ACTIQ detoxification is available in many different settings. How safe and effective each treatment is, often equates to the facility and treating physician credentials and experience.
There are a variety of drug treatment approaches that focus on the addiction itself. The issue with this form of drug treatment is that often the patients becomes or feels invisible. Consequently, depression returns and relapse is inevitable. ACTIQ addiction treatment should include a combination of medical detoxification and behavioral therapy. The specific protocol for detoxification and treatment should vary depending on the patient’s individual physical and emotional needs.
Detoxification methods for prescription drug abuse tend to be similar to those for heroin or Methadone because of its effect in the same area of the brain. The best addiction treatment programs provide a wide range of medical resources and a combination of therapeutic services to meet an individual patient’s needs. Additionally, an individualized emotional assessment may be critical for the full recovery of patients who suffer from co-occurring mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychological conditions.
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