You would probably never attempt to get through a major illness or injury without medical intervention. Drug addiction is no different and should always be left to professionals to guide you, home detox could be risky. MS Contin is a powerful narcotic prescription medication used to treat around-the-clock pain. This time-released drug also has the…
DetailsTrying 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…
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On top of other risks, quitting morphine cold turkey could produce life-threatening seizures. No matter what dose you are taking, it’s not advisable to quit taking such a powerful opiate medication on your own. Morphine is a narcotic painkiller available by prescription to treat moderate to severe pain. Patients who become dependent upon their prescription…
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If you are using the prescription painkiller Ultram, it’s important to read the medication’s label thoroughly to ensure safe use. Ultram is the brand name for tramadol, a narcotic-like analgesic that’s used to manage moderate to severe pain. It’s also available in an extended-release version. Most people can take Ultram without serious complications but it’s…
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What is an Opioid Antagonist? Opioid antagonists are drugs that work by binding to the opiate receptors to block the effects of opioids. Unlike agonists, they do not provide people with euphoric effects, and they also do not alleviate pain. However, their binding capacity blocks the receptor sites where external opioids would typically go. Once…
DetailsLong-term use or abuse of Opana can lead to dependence, requiring that patients undergo detox in order to be treated. Opana is a narcotic prescription medication meant to control moderate to severe pain. It contains oxymorphone, a powerful opiate painkiller, and comes in an extended-release version. Detoxing from Opana can be tricky – a physical…
DetailsTramadol Warnings Tramadol is a narcotic-like prescription medication used to treat pain. It is sold under the name Ultram and Ultram extended release. It’s used to treat moderate to severe pain and can be taken safely if guidelines on use are followed exactly. Misuse, overuse and abuse can lead to serious issues such as tolerance,…
DetailsStadol, or butorphanol tartrate, is offered in injection and nasal spray form. The synthetic opioid is used to manage pain and has certain warnings and precautions that need to be adhered to. Safe use of Stadol and other opiates is important because they can be habit-forming and cause problems including tolerance, addiction, withdrawal and potentially…
DetailsStadol is a narcotic medication most often prescribed for migraine headaches and labor pain. There are some risks associated with its use so precautions and warnings should be followed closely. These can be found in detail on the drug’s prescribing label and accompanying informational page. Stadol, or butorphanol tartrate, is a synthetic opioid that comes…
DetailsPeople who take Vicodin for a prolonged period of time should have a plan for getting off of it. For some, this can mean tapering use gradually. Those who become dependent on their pain medication need a more thorough and controlled approach to detox. Quitting Vicodin cold turkey is never a good idea, as serious…
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