Drug interactions should be considered before you start using Gabapentin. You should check with your doctor to know about various drugs that can interact with…
Hydrocodone is a prescription painkiller from the opiate family. It works by attaching to opiate receptors in the brain, resulting in a decrease in pain…
The abuse of and addiction to painkillers is a global problem, impacting the health, social environment, and economy of societies everywhere. According to the Addiction…
Acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #2, #3, #4) Buprenorphine (Butrans) Fentanyl transdermal patches (Duragesic) Hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab Elixir, Vicodin) Hydrocodone with ibuprofen (Vicoprofen) Hydrocodone (Zohydro) Hydromorphone…
The term “narcotics” is often loosely used. You hear it, and you think of all drugs that are considered either socially unacceptable or illegal, even…
Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is…
The easiest path for anyone concerned about abusing opioid pain relievers is avoiding these drugs completely. However, it is likely that, somewhere in your future…
Pain medications can be broadly classified into two categories: prescription and nonprescription. In the latter category are several mild anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen), as well…