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…
DetailsIt’s the responsibility of both doctors and patients to ensure safe use when it comes to Tramadol and other prescription painkillers. Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It is the generic name for Ultram. It’s important to take Tramadol only as directed. Certain precautions are addressed in the…
DetailsPhysicians 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…
DetailsIt’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…
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ — In support of recent and upcoming national drug take-back programs encouraging people to surrender unused, unwanted and expired medications, the medical professionals who perform the Waismann Method of Opiate Detoxification today announced they will reduce the total cost of the pioneering rapid detoxification treatment in an effort to make treatment more…
DetailsMorphine 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsMany 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…
DetailsTaking 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…
DetailsPeople who are prescribed opiate medications are most often in search of pain relief. Doctors must weigh the benefits and risks of prescribing certain medications. Lortab and other narcotic drugs can be extremely beneficial in treating moderate to severe pain. At the same time, they can cause problems and be habit-forming. Lortab is the combination…
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