Risks of Quitting OxyContin Cold Turkey
Trying to kick an OxyContin addiction by abruptly stopping use is a bad idea, no matter what others may say. Most people cannot handle an opiate detox on their own and risk serious health complications, even death, if they attempt this. OxyContin is a high-powered opiate painkiller that is used for moderate to severe pain […]
Norco Home Detox
Some people feel that their only option for treating an opiate addiction is a Norco home detox. They often make this decision because they want to save time or money. Others may try to detox at home because they want to keep their problem a secret. Opiate detox can be dangerous so patients should make […]
Norco Precautions
Narcotic pain relievers such as Norco can be of benefit for people suffering from moderate to severe pain. However, there are strong precautions and warnings that patients must adhere to in order to ensure safe use. Norco is a prescription medication that combines hydrocodone, a narcotic painkiller, with acetaminophen, which is a non-narcotic pain reliever. […]
Subutex Precautions
It’s always a good idea to arm yourself with information when it comes to taking a new prescription medication. Doctors prescribe opiates for pain relief and cough suppression. However, it’s important for people to follow certain warnings and precautions closely. Because these medications are subject to dependence, abuse and diversion, it’s important to know how […]
Subutex Warnings
Physicians often prescribe people Subutex as a treatment meant to wean them from opiate addiction. Others may take it recreationally for the sense of euphoria it can produce. Either way, use could lead to problems including addiction and overdose. Subutex is also an opiate, considered to be opiate “replacement” or “substitution” therapy. The Waismann Method […]
Tussionex Precautions
It’s always important to know what you’re putting in your body, especially when it comes to potentially addicting prescription medications. Tussionex is the brand name for the combination of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone, used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing and cough due to cold or flu. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine and hydrocodone is an […]
Tussionex Warnings
Some people who take the prescription medication Tussionex can develop problems with use, so it’s important to know exactly how to take it to avoid complications. Tussionex contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that blocks allergic reaction and slows development of mucous. It also contains hydrocodone, a narcotic medication that relieves pain and helps suppress cough. Tussionex […]
Ultram Precautions
Doctors often prescribe opiates for patients seeking pain relief because of their reliability in fighting pain. They can be safe and effective but unfortunately carry some risks. Ultram is an opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe, continuous pain. A doctor should prescribe Ultram only when he or she has determined the benefits […]
Vicodin Precautions
Before beginning therapy with any prescription medication, it’s important to know exactly how to take the medicine and what to avoid in order to be safe. Vicodin is a combination drug containing hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. It also contains acetaminophen, a non-narcotic analgesic that makes hydrocodone more […]
Vicoprofen Precautions
Vicoprofen precautions should be taken very seriously because of its narcotic nature. Some prescription pain relievers can have very serious side effects and may be habit forming. Opiates are often used for pain relief and need to be taken carefully to ensure safe use. Vicoprofen is the combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic painkiller, and ibuprofen, […]
