MS Contin Precautions
Taking any prescription medication requires a bit of research. Because it’s so important to use the medication safely, instructions should be read carefully to avoid risks. MS Contin precautions and warnings are spelled out on the prescription label, due its potency and risks. Ms Contin is a pain medication that is the extended-release version of […]
Methadone Home Detox
Many people who take methadone or other opiate substitutes to detox from narcotics find they end up needing a second detox. Methadone is a maintenance drug used to wean patients gradually from heroin and opiate painkillers. These drugs create a tolerance after a certain amount of use and people who take them need to escalate […]
Methadone Precautions
A methadone maintenance program may help some people successfully wean from opiate addiction by alleviating withdrawal. However, this long-term treatment may cause habitual use, leading to the need for another opiate detoxification. Methadone can treat pain but is most known as an opiate replacement therapy to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates. Methadone is […]
Morphine Precautions
Morphine should be taken with care, and only by those patients who have a legitimate prescription for this potent drug. The label carries a detailed list of morphine precautions, risks and warnings to make sure patients are as safe as possible during therapy. Morphine is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe […]
Vicodin Warnings
Vicodin Warnings and Side Effects Vicodin is a very powerful opiate (Controlled Substance) medication that can lead to serious risks including: abuse and dependence serious skin reactions hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis respiratory depression acute abdominal conditions acute liver failure and more Doctors and pharmacists should provide the proper Vicodin warnings and be very careful in prescribing this medication […]
Actiq Precautions
Taking a prescription narcotic medication requires that special precautions be taken to ensure safe use. Actiq is the solid form of fentanyl, a powerful opiate used for pain relief. It’s like a lollipop and is meant to deliver the medication through the mouth. Because of its potency, Actiq precautions includes its high potential for misuse, […]
Buprenorphine Precautions
Safe pain management is possible and has become such an issue as more and more cases of opiate abuse, addiction and fatal overdose have been reported. All medications in the opiate class, including buprenorphine, carry certain warnings and precautions because of their potency and potential to lead to problems. Buprenorphine can be used for pain […]
Dangers of Buying Zydone Online
If you decide to buy your prescription medication online, there are certain things you should know before choosing a website. Not every company that claims to be a pharmacy actually is. Zydone combines hydrocodone and acetaminophen for pain relief. It’s an opiate (narcotic) medication and can lead to habitual use over time. Hydrocodone is the […]
Dangers of Home Detox with Buprenorphine
Physicians prescribe Buprenorphine to help people detox from opiates. It’s a prescription medication that makes up Suboxone and Subutex but it too can become habit forming. Some people who use buprenorphine to detox from drugs like heroin or OxyContin develop a reliance on it, physically and/or mentally. When the goal is to become completely opiate free, patients […]
Darvocet Detox at Home Presents Risks
Long term use of the painkiller Darvocet can eventually lead to physical and psychological dependence. When this happens it’s absolutely imperative that medical help be sought to sort out the problem. Trying to conquer opiate addiction at home without proper supervision can be risky, even deadly. Some people will try to detox at home by […]
