Prescription Drugs

Accidental Addiction: From Pain Relief to Drug Dependency

January 28, 2012 – 1:02 pm

Accidental addiction is one of the biggest problems of today’s era and there are very few solutions in the hands of the pharmacists since the people take the wrong dosages and consequently get addicted to the medicines. They don’t even realize when all their physical and mental actions are in the hands of the drugs and to satisfy themselves they can go to any extent because of their need of drugs.

The addiction is a very slow process and does not happens in a fort night, it all starts when a patient having any sort of pain is being prescribed any pain killer and slowly their body gets addicted to these medicines. The best way to prevent from addiction is to prevent it. So if you see your any loved one who is being prescribed any pain killer then he/she should be taken care off. The patients should take the dosage on the prescribed time and even the prescribed dosage as per advised by the doctor. If they miss any dosage then that does not mean that they can take the medicine whenever they recall. If the time of the next dosage has arrived then the previous dosage should be avoided.

Apart from prevention there are many other ways to stay away from addiction and that is a person should not be scared of talking to anyone regarding their problems of the addiction of drugs since it is a common problem and no one should feel ashamed while consulting about it. There are many other drug relief programs which are done with either other drugs like methadone and also can be done without drugs. The first one is a fast process but again should be dealt properly because the overdose can create overdose effects. The relief problems without the drugs is a very slow process but should be dealt with greater will power. The persons who started the medicines to solve their problem of pain can be affected from the problem of drug dependency and it should be prevented or rather cured in the best way as far as possible. There are many adverse symptoms of drug dependency which affect the social as well as physical life. The people who are drug addicted they want drugs at any cost and moreover this dependency can lead to death so should be dealt properly with a great will power.

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Vicodin and adderall

January 27, 2012 – 12:02 am

Vicodin is a controlled substance which contains the combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone belongs to a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers and acetaminophen is a comparatively less powerful analgesic that stimulates the effects of hydrocodone. Adderall on the other hand is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by affecting the chemicals in the brain and nerves that contributes in hyperactivity and impulse control. It is generally used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Both these drugs have effective side effects and should strictly be consumed under the supervision of a professional physician. Although simultaneous consumption of both is a controversial issue as it tends to affect different people differently. Mixing of these drugs and consumption of the same through self medication can cause hazards to the in taker. If somebody feels the necessity of having both these drugs together, he should consult it with his health care provider and continue the medication.

It is better not to rely on any hear-say before combining and consuming a couple of drugs together. These are generally not compatible and can be life risking at times. Mixing of vicodin and Adderall are even so exception as mixing of these drugs can be fatal to the consumer. Even if somebody goes for the mixture he should consult the doctor prior to that and let him know his complete medical history which will help the doctor deciding whether to allow the patient mix these drugs and what should be the appropriate dosage. Although, it is quite likely that if the combination of these medications are prescribed by a doctor these might not harm the consumer provided they are consumed exactly as prescribed by him. It is however to be noted that consumption of the admixture of these drugs are clubbed with severe risk of hypertension and chronic rebound headaches. Prolonged consumption of these drugs simultaneously can lead to get some severe allergic reactions. As a matter of fact there are no actual interactions between these drugs. But the simultaneous consumption of multiple controlled substances can lead to a more likely physiological and psychological dependence to amphetamines which is somewhat similar to both these drugs’ criteria. Abusing of these drugs can cause chronic harm to the liver and the kidneys. It is always advisable to drink as much water as one can to cut short the probable side effects. It can be very dangerous to have the combination of these drugs with alcohol.

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Klonopin medical use

January 25, 2012 – 2:02 pm

Klonopin is a drug which is generally meant for controlling anxiety. Klonopin is actually a trade name of a medication called clonazepam. Klonopin medical use is primarily concerned with the control of anxiety disorder and panic attacks.

Klonopin drug is also meant for the treatment of different types of seizures (epilepsy) such as petit mal seizure, akinetic seizure, myoclonus as well as Lennox Gastaut syndrome. Klonopin use should always be done under legal prescription. The dosage of this drug may vary from person to person, because its dosage depending on one’s needs and condition. Klonopin medical use should be done very carefully due to its composition because it has clonazepam and benzodiazepines, which can lead to addiction.

Clonazepam, which is in the composition of Klonopin, is a type of medication that belongs to the category of bezodiazepines. Benzodiazepines acts on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calm effect to counter anxiety disorder. Generally Klonopin is used to slow down the electrical signals in the brain and release GABA, a neurotransmitter (a chemical through which cells use to communicate with each other) which slows down the brain activity and blocks electrical signals in the brain and soothes the mind.

One should always follow doctor’s advice and not increase the dose unless the doctor has said. Its overdose not only leads to addiction but also causes severe damage to the brain. This drug, it cannot be stopped suddenly without the doctor’s approval as it may worsen the condition. If this drug is stopped suddenly it can cause agitation and insomnia. Therefore one should always decrease Klonopin’s dosage gradually so that it doesn’t affect the brain as well as the body.

Klonopin drug is not meant for the long term use as it may stop working after some point of time. Hence, it is necessary that one should always go for doctor’s advice as he may prescribe some other medicine. There are certain guidelines for Klonopin medical use, which a person should always know before taking it.

Klonopin cannot be use during pregnancy, because clonazepam and benzodiazepines can cause fatal damage including congenital malformation when taken by pregnant woman in her first trimester. Hence, it is necessary to avoid this drug during pregnancy. Lactating mothers should also avoid taking this drug because benzodiazepines are secreted in breast milk.

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Side effects of a pain pill

January 24, 2012 – 1:03 am

Lortab is a narcotic pain pill drug used for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain. It contains the narcotic agent hydrocodone and acetaminophen or APAP as its main components. Acetaminophen or APAP as abbreviated is a less potent drug than hydrocodone which enhances or induces the effect of hydrocodone. Other brand names of this generic drug combo are Anexsia, Lorcet, Liquicet, Hycet, Dolorex Forte, Co-Gesic, Norco, Maxidone, Xodol, Zydone, Vicodin, Zolvit, Zamicet, Polygesic, Stagesic etc. Lortab is a habit forming drug and can cause addiction and tolerance on regular use. It causes both physical and psychological dependence. It falls in the category of Schedule drugs under the Controlled Substance Act in US and is sold through prescription. It can be bought online as well as from local area pharmacies.

Lortab has many side effects like other opioid drugs. These side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, anxiety, stomach upset, headache, mood swings, blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, unusual thoughts or behavior, confusion, fear, fainting, light headedness, seizure or convulsions, difficulty in urination, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay colored stool and jaundice. It also causes allergic reactions like hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of lips, face, throat and tongue.

Lortab can even impair the thinking and reacting ability of the person using it regularly. Therefore it is suggested for short term treatment rather than long term use. It also causes several withdrawal symptoms if it is discontinued suddenly or abruptly after long term use. These withdrawal symptoms include symptoms like sweating, vomiting, blurred vision, stomach pain, craving and anxiety. These symptoms can be avoided by tapering the dose or taking less and less of it gradually. Do not share such pain pills with any other person having a history of drug abuse and addiction as it can be fatal for them.

An overdose of Lortab can cause symptoms like extreme drowsiness, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, unusual sweating, liver failure, cardiac arrest and death. Therefore it is better if one does not take the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose as it can lead to an overdose. Such necessary details about the medicine are available on sites like FindRxOnline. It provides all the necessary facts about such prescription medicines and their availability with several online foreign pharmacies. One can avail the information as well as the medicine via such online sites.

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Can Tylenol and Motrin together give a safe vicodin?

January 22, 2012 – 1:02 pm

The world of pharmaceuticals and medical science has undergone a rapid change to bring out potential outcomes. In the present day world a wide of multi treating drugs are available which are prescribed by the physicians on regular basis. Effective analgesics and anti inflammatory medications have been the greatest discovery amongst all available drugs. A confusion regarding the issue whether two different drugs can be consumed simultaneously does prevail in the minds of people. Tylenol is a drug used to treat pain, fever and symptoms of allergies, cold and cough. It is a prescription drug and has addictive traits. Motrin is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) is used to treat acute pains, fever and symptoms of arthritis. A very common query of whether Tylenol and motrin can be mixed to have the effects of vicodin which is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain and is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone.

It is however a fact that the mixing of two drugs is generally not advisable. But still, if it is to be taken, should be under the supervision of a professional physician as they do not exhibit any inherent interaction with each other. This is so because mixing of Tylenol and motrin might have some side effects. So it is better to consult a doctor regarding the dosage and volume of the drugs just to be on the safer side. Tylenol and motrin can be taken together as it can control very high fever in children. Prior combining a couple of drugs it should be taken care that they are not similar as far as the contents are concerned. Motrin is an analgesic pain reliever that blocks inflammation and Tylenol is an analgesic only. Tylenol should never be used with any other drug containing acetaminophen and parents should be aware of giving acetaminophen to their children. It is however to be kept in mind that toxicity is always is always a function of the dosage whenever an active medication is being taken. Motrin is considered to be a NSAID whereas Tylenol is not as it is perceived to work on the brain and not peripherally. They basically work as pain relievers by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It is however to be noted that though these drugs do not interact with each other, unsupervised or self medication has got eminent chances of overdose which could be fatal. Manufacturers of Tylenol do not recommend its mixing with other drugs as because usage of this sole drug concurrently too is a concern for having overdose. Doctor’s prescription is prime before mixing these drugs and a person can also consult with the pharmacists who have excellent databases of drug interactions.

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Vicodin dose forms

January 21, 2012 – 12:03 am

Vicodin is a drug which is commonly used in subsidizing moderate to severe pain. This drug is a combination of two different medications, hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic narcotic opioid pain reliever, which also acts in relieving cough. Acetaminophen is also a pain reliever and generally used in reducing fever. Vicodin dose forms are a very important thing, because of its different dosage forms.

Hydrocodone can cause drowsiness, mood change and mental clouding, whereas, acetaminophen’s overdose can damage the liver. Hence, it is necessary to take Vicodin under legal guidance. Vicodin dosage may vary from person to person, depending upon different condition. Therefore, everyone should know about different Vicodin dose forms.

This drug comes in the form of tablet and should be taken orally. Vicodin tablet can be taken in every four to six hours. The doctors prescribe the dose of this medicine in two bases, (a) as needed, (b) schedule use. The first way is generally associate with the fact that one can take Vicodin only when he is in pain, but in schedule use doctors advice the patient to take this drug on schedule whether he in pain or not.

This drug is occasionally used in the treatment of chronic pain, migraines. The dosage of Vicodin depends on one’s reaction to this medicine. It is also important to tell the doctor if someone is taking other medicine which has acetaminophen, along with Vicodin, because one can only take 400 mg of acetaminophen in a day. If a person exceeds the limitation of acetaminophen in a day, then it might cause severe effect on the liver. Therefore, one should always ask and clear any query about Vicodin dose forms from his health adviser before taking this medicine.

This drug should not be taken by the person, who has a history of head injury, alcohol addiction and drug abuse. Vicodin medicine is also not for the person, who is suffering from asthma, liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, curvature of the spine, mental illness, stomach disorder and adrenal gland disorder.

A woman should tell the doctor about her pregnancy plan before taking this drug, because of its side effects on pregnant woman. Lactating mothers should also not use this medicine because it secrete into the breast milk.

It is necessary not to increase the dosage of Vicodin without the doctor’s approval, because it can lead to severe damage to the body, such as clammy skin, weakness, slow heart beat, shallow breathing. One should also not stop this drug suddenly, because it can cause severe side effects to the body.

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Painkiller Addition – Help finding a way out

January 19, 2012 – 12:04 pm

Medical science has made a lot of progress, especially in the last two decades. Today there are a variety of medicines available in the market for almost all health related problems. Most popular are pain killers which provide relief pain arising due to a variety of reasons.

Initially a person uses these painkillers for good purpose. Not all painkillers lead to addiction. SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) are not addictive while opioids are addictive.

When a person suffers from a pain , pain killer are the first choice rather than going for other ways of reducing pain which require effort and also the results may not be spontaneous as in case of pain killers. NSAIDS- Non Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium work with enzymes to decrease or inhibit prostaglandins.

Abandoning pain killer is not so easy and varies from patient to patient and also largely depends on the type of pain killer being used. Pain, digestive problems, headache and feeling unwell are common.

Very often people who are get addicted to narcotic painkillers increase the intake of painkillers because they have the perception that their pain is getting worse but the worsening is generally due to painkiller use itself. Painkiller addicts very often than not do get better in addiction treatment centers but only if they are ready to struggle and sacrifice along with the way. It requires strong will power and determination to get rid of addiction of any kind. Sometimes it also happens that certain events in an individual’s life may lead to him/her quitting that addiction.

In order to get the treatment or avoid addiction, you need to have a healthy understanding with your doctor. A good doctor would always try to avoid pain killers as much as possible and would strictly warn against its overuse and often prescribe dosage in a uniformly decreasing way.

Ultra-Rapid Opioid Detoxification (UROD) or also called rapid detox or anesthesia detox is one of the latest new treatment techniques .It is used for treatment of addiction to heroin, painkillers, Oxycontin, Percocet, Hydrocodone, Methadone, etc. The patient is put under the influence of anesthesia. It is a very quick method; however it may have side effects.

A very effective way to use opioid narcotics safely is to sign a pain agreement which is a formal contract between a doctor and patient about how the drugs will be used. The patient has to promise to use the medication as prescribed and agree to regular drug testing by urine analysis. This allows the doctor to prescribe narcotic pain relievers to treat the patient.

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Oxycodone IR and its effects

January 18, 2012 – 1:02 am

Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic and acts as a narcotic pain reliever. The drug is also used as a cough suppressant like many other narcotics – morphine and codeine. It is used for the immediate effect since it does not eliminate the sensation of the pain but increases the tolerance limit of the patient. Oxycodone is generally used for the relief of moderate to severe pain but if the medicine is not taken properly then it can be very addictive and can cause side effects.

Oxycodone got its FDA approval in the year 1976, sixty years after it was launched in Germany and now is available in several forms which include capsules, oral forms, tablets which can be controlled release and even immediate release (IR). IR tablets are available in 15 mg and 30 mg and are given when the pain is unbearable and the patient needs instant results. The initial starting dose for the IR tablets is 5 to 30 mg every four hours depending upon the condition of the patient but for the patients who have never taken any opioids should start with 5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Some patients who are addicted to the medicine will need the content more than 30 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

The dosage is though predefined and falls generally under the prescribed range but solely depends upon the doctor how much he/she prescribes the patient since there are many factors which respond to Oxycodone and the doctor needs to take care of that. The sedatives and other medical treatments which the patient has undergone affect the patient so they have to be taken care off. There are many other precautions to be taken by the patient which includes the chewing or abusing the medicine by the patient, also the patient should not drink alcohol else it can cause several side effects like shallow breathing, slow hear rate, confusion, seizure, severe weakness, cold and clammy skin, and the patient even feels like fainting. These were the major side effects and there are les major side effects which includes dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, tired feeling and itching. Though this is not the complete list of side effects, a patient taking this drug if faces any sort of problem should immediately contact the doctor. The medicine can be habit forming and so it is always advised to act according to the instructions given by the doctor.

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All that you wanted to know about Back pain

January 16, 2012 – 2:02 pm

In the most normal of cases, a back pain may usually arise due to any kind of damage or injury that was caused in the bones, muscle or the nerve and this may also be referred to as a slipped disc. But in the normal term we if there is any sort of pain either in the upper or the upper region of the back, we will call it a back pain.

Arthritis has been the most common of back pain problem and is core responsible for the rise of intense pain in the back region. Although if a gentle message therapy is provided, it sure can bring in some amount of relief, but still this kind of relief will be regarded as temporary but a patient must consult a doctor as soon as he or she comes across any sort of pain. It is so because if things are not checked on time, it may slowly augment and cause greater and sever problems which may cause hindrance in pour daily chores and set of responsibilities.

Although there are some very severe side effects and consequences back pain come along with, but there is no appropriate technique or measure for complete relief from back pain. Nevertheless, you surely can get great assistance from back pain with the aid of back exercises, adequate and proper sleep; have a check at your sleeping positions and practice daily at least for some minutes some relaxation techniques that suit your system.

Generally it has been noticed that people who are overweight, have to suffer through back pain problems, especially the joint pains, knee and the lower back. Generally, problems like this takes place in obese and over weight individuals as the body has to endure overload pressure in the regions of nerves, bones and muscles especially which is high above the normal stress limit. Again under nutrition and misbalanced diet, excess of junk food not proper inflow of liquid in the system, are most common reasons that cause back pain also. People usually forget to pay heed towards positioning, but they forget the fact that it is as equivalent to exercises because if the position is not perfect, then it will ultimately lead towards anxiety and stress issues on the nerves and the muscles. This ultimately leads towards neck pain and this is the reason why the altering and changing of position everyday is of great importance.

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Soma Abuse

January 15, 2012 – 2:02 am

Known to be a very effective and powerful muscle relaxant drug, Soma drug assists in providing respite and release you from those painful and unending musculoskeletal conditions which you have to face from time to time. Carisoprodol is known to be the generic name of this drug which functions together productively when combined along with physical therapy and rest.

Soma works by building a block in the way of the nerves electronic communications which keeps on moving from the brain to the spinal cord. This is one sheer way it works to cease the pain and offer fast effective respite from the excruciating painful musculoskeletal situation. This is why doctors usually recommend Soma to patients who have been suffering through painful moments. Usually doctors recommend patients to continue this medicine along with physical therapies and rest which will help the wound to recover faster and help painful muscles get relaxed at a much faster and effective rate.

But now recent reports have brought in facts which are grave and must be pondered about. There are many patients who simply have these medications without the proper recommendation of a medical expert. They hardly do realize the fact hat this can get to be so horrendous and precarious for them in the long run, which actually happens. Remember, doctors do not recommend Soma to everyone who has been suffering through muscle pains and other such problems In fact, it is only recommended for those patients who doctors think is fit to carry on with the drug and whose case are very intense and agonizing. They are doctors and will definitely know more than the common man, but hardly do patients realize this and end up falling into greater pitfalls but by then it gets too late.

Soma or Carisoprodol takers must know about the side effects and how it can affect them in the long run. It is thus advised to carry on with the medication as and how recommended by the doctor rather than going ahead as one feels. It is actually very addictive in nature thus proves to be dangerous in the long run.

Basically Soma can be casted into the category of nonscheduled prescription medication and it in general functions as a synthetic skeletal muscle relaxant. Soma is also related to meprobamate which is a very active and addictive agent; hence it has chances of getting abused quickly.

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Accidental Addiction: From Pain Relief to Drug Dependency

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Klonopin medical use

Side effects of a pain pill

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All that you wanted to know about Back pain

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