Knowing the best way to take Darvocet and other narcotic prescription painkillers can help guard against complications. This includes knowing what information should be shared with your doctor and which medications, substances and foods may cause a potential interaction. Darvocet is used to manage mild to moderate pain and has the potential to lead to…
DetailsLong 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…
DetailsPhysicians 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsSafe 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…
DetailsTaking 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,…
DetailsVicodin 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 seactions, hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis, respiratory depression, acute abdominal conditions, acute live failure and more. Doctors and pharmacists should provide the proper Vicodin warnings and be very careful in prescribing this medication…
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Dangers of Drinking Poppy Seed Tea A poppy seed tea can sound like a safe and even delicious way to pass the time; however, when seeds are unwashed or unprocessed, the story is different. The tea provides a high and can also cause addiction and genuine health risks. Although drinking tea may sound harmless, it…
DetailsTreating a poppy tea treatment can be quick and done without unnecessary suffering. Poppy tea is a drink brewed from the pods or seeds of the opium poppy plant. The concentration of opiates in an individual batch of tea can be highly unpredictable, leading to serious side effects including overdose. Regular use of the tea…
DetailsPeople who take opiates need to be careful and follow the morphine warnings and precautions listed in the instructions on use. Respiratory depression is one of the top warnings associated with morphine and occurs most often in patients who are elderly or disabled. Extreme caution should be used among patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary…
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