Problems with Gabapentin Misuse are a Sign of Improper Prescribing: Report
A new report warns that off-label prescribing is a driving factor behind increasing gabapentin misuse and overdoses.
Tag Archives: Opioids
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Opioid Prescribing On The Decline for Both Cancer and Non-Cancer Patients: Study
A new study finds opioid prescribing rates are on the decline for both cancer and non-cancer pain patients.
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Opioids Should Be Avoided For Treating Back Pain in Older Adults: Study
A new study finds no single painkiller is perfect for back pain for elderly patients, but warns opioids should be avoided.
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Long-term NSAID, Steroid Use May Prolong Back Pain Instead of Treat It: Study
A new study warns steroids and NSAIDs could prolong pain and cause it to become chronic.
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Unintentional Drug Overdoses Have Cost American Youths 1 Million Years of Life: Study
A new study calculates that the drug epidemic has cost American teens and young adults over a million years of life lost since 2015.
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States Struggle With Long-Term Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tracking: CDC
Even states which do a good job of tracking initial neonatal abstinence syndrome cases struggle with long-term surveillance, making it more difficult to develop assistance programs for communities afflicted by…
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Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems, FDA Warns
The FDA warns the use of buprenorphine tabs and tablets which dissolve in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infections.
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CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Helped Spread Opioid Crisis, Federal Jury Rules
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Grim Milestone: CDC
CDC data indicates drug overdose deaths hit record highs between April 2020 and April 2021, due to the pandemic, the spread of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other factors.
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Despite Widespread Use, Most Patients Do Not Want to Take Opioids After Surgery: Survey
A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.
