Medications

Opioids are powerful drugs. They control severe pain. But they can be dangerous or even life threatening if used incorrectly. Follow these guidelines for safe use.

Opioids are a powerful class of drugs. They can control severe pain. But they often aren’t recommended for many types of chronic pain, and we never suggest taking them long-term. [...]

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs. They can block pain signals, and they can help control severe pain. But they can be dangerous. Over time, you may find it hard to stop taking opioids. And [...]

Opioids are a powerful class of drugs. They can control severe pain. But many people who use opioids experience some side effects. You should be aware of these side effects so you can use these [...]

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs. They can control severe pain. Oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine are examples of prescription opioids. So are morphine and fentanyl.  These drugs are [...]

Did you remember to take your pills this morning? Wait, do you take the oval pill with food, or without? It’s easy to make a mistake with your medications if you aren’t organized. But [...]