Percodan Side Effects
Percodan, the combination of oxycodone and aspirin, can cause a host of side effects, some which can be uncomfortable. They can include constipation, increased sweating, weakness, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth, tingling or redness of the skin and blurred vision. It should be taken exactly as prescribed to avoid serious effects. […]
Addiction Medicine Board
American Board of Addiction Medicine to Address Significant, Unmet Need Chevy Chase, Maryland – (July 16, 2009), 2009 – Michael H. Lowenstein, M.D. is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (Addiction Medicine Board), a new independent medical specialty board. The American Board of Addiction Medicine […]
Signs and Symptoms of Duragesic Abuse
Duragesic is the patch form of Fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller meant for the treatment of chronic pain. The clinical use of Duragesic has increased in the last several years, and so as the cases of abuse, misuse, and dependence. The transdermal patch has a high potential for abuse and should only be used by […]
Oxycodone Overdose
An overdose of oxycodone hydrochloride can cause a myriad of symptoms including death. The narcotic opioid is widely used to treat pain and can be found in medications such as OxyContin. The powerful drug can cause an overdose among patients with a prescription as well as recreational users who take too much. An overdose occurs when the […]
Fentora Abuse
Fentora abuse is a serious problem but fortunately one that can be treated quickly and safely. Fentora is a prescription tablet that contains fentanyl, a very powerful narcotic used to treat breakthrough cancer pain that isn’t controlled by other medications. Unfortunately, it has great potential for abuse and addiction. Fentora can be illegally diverted from […]
Fentora Withdrawal
Fentora withdrawal isn’t the easiest process, especially if you try on your own. Professional medical help is available to ensure patients are safe and comfortable during the detox process. Withdrawal occurs when the body begins to detox from drugs or alcohol. Fentora is a narcotic prescription drug meant to treat breakthrough cancer pain. It contains […]
Fentora Treatment
Freedom from addiction and dependence is the goal of any responsible opiate treatment. A wide range of in-patient and out-patient programs, services and treatments are available for people who are addicted to Fentora. New advancements in the field of addiction are always on the horizon, as researchers, doctors and detox programs try to find solutions […]
Fentora Overdose
Opiate painkillers are effective tools in the treatment of serious pain but are very dangerous and can cause serious health problems for some. Overdose happens when too much of a particular drug is taken. An overdose can also occur when certain substances are combined, provoking a serious and potentially fatal response in major functions of […]
Prescribed Painkillers Tops List of Causes for Opiate Dependency
According to The Waismann Method® Opiate Dependency Survey, seventy-one percent of patients with opiate dependencies admit they were originally prescribed medication by their physicians, reflecting almost no change from 70 percent last year. The results indicate that, despite increased caution by physicians and more stringent consequences against those that over prescribe, legitimate and monitored use […]
Percodan Withdrawal
Percodan is an opiate painkiller, the combination of oxycodone, a narcotic, and aspirin, a non-narcotic pain reliever. It’s used for treating moderately severe to severe short-term pain. Withdrawing from it can be intense and pose health problems such as seizures. It’s important to find a professional detox program to help manage withdrawal. The fear of […]
