Table of Contents Abusing OTC Drugs: Dangers, Signs, and Getting Assistance Stimulants OTC Pain Relievers Treatment for OTC Drug Abuse Resources and References: Abusing OTC Drugs: Dangers, Signs, and Getting Assistance The abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is particularly problematic since many persons under age 26 abuse these substances, and of course, many OTC drugs…
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Table of Contents Can Onfi Be Recreationally Abused? Effects of Onfi Use and Abuse How to Determine if Someone Is Abusing Onfi Resources and References: Can Onfi Be Recreationally Abused? Clobazam (also known by the brand names Onfi, Frisium, and Urbanol) is a benzodiazepine medication and is approved for the treatment of anxiety and seizures.…
Nuvigil is a brand name for a medication called armodafinil. It is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by conditions such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or shift work sleep disorder. Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent that helps people stay awake and alert during the day. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that…
Table of Contents Nucynta ER Poses Lower Risk for Abuse than Other Opioids Results of the Study Resources and References: Nucynta ER Poses Lower Risk for Abuse than Other Opioids The risk for abuse was significantly lower among patients taking Nucynta extended-release than abuse-deterrent formulation opioids and non-abuse deterrent formulation extended-release opioids, according to data…
Table of Contents Using Norpramin (Desipramine) for Drug Withdrawal Cocaine Addiction Dosing of Norpramin Detox Is Norpramin Right for You? Resources and References: Using Norpramin (Desipramine) for Drug Withdrawal Cocaine Addiction Desipramine is an antidepressant that treats symptoms related to major depression, as well as neuropathic pain, ADHD, insomnia, and other problems. It is marketed…
Mysoline is the brand name for barbiturate primidone, an extremely potent sedative that was initially used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, and other sleep disorders. Like other barbiturates, Mysoline is rarely prescribed today because of many harmful side effects associated with its use and its very high potential for abuse, addiction, and overdose. Presently, Mysoline…
Table of Contents Patients in The United States and Canada Are Likely to Receive Opium After Surgery Use of Opioids or Opium Resources and References: To compare international opium prescribing rates after surgery, researchers evaluated data on four frequently performed procedures: surgery to remove the appendix, surgery to remove the gallbladder, a minimally invasive procedure…
Table of Contents United States Hospitals Reporting Rise in Opiate Overdoses During COVID Pandemic Locations Reporting Rise in Overdoses Causes for Opiate Overdose Increases Actions States Can Take to Flatten the Curve Resources and References: All across the country, federal and local officials are reporting disturbing spikes in drug overdoses? — an epidemic hidden within…
Table of Contents FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER for Risks Related to Abuse Abuse and Manipulation of Opana ER Resources and References: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals remove its opioid pain medicine, reformulated Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride), from the market. After careful consideration, the agency is seeking removal…
