Drug Addiction

An intervention presents a loved one with a structured opportunity to make changes before things get even worse and can motivate someone to seek or accept help. Stimulants include amphetamines, meth (methamphetamine), cocaine, methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, others) and amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR, Mydayis). They’re often used and misused in search of a “high,” or to boost […]

Injecting drugs with shared needles increases the risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Inhalants are fumes from gases, glue, aerosols, or solvents that can damage the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Using inhalants even once can lead to overdose, suffocation, seizures, and death. There have been reports of people dying the […]

One reason for this gap is that people with addiction and those who care for them face too many barriers to treatment. Similarly, key tools like naloxone and syringe services programs are often restricted or underfunded at the community level, which limits access for people who use drugs. For example, some states still have legal […]

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use warfarin only for the indication prescribed. Grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with warfarin and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of these juice products while taking […]

Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug […]

Tramadol can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur. A person caring for you should give naloxone and/or seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up. ULTRAM has been studied in three long-term controlled trials involving a total […]

For this use, both drugs are used along with diet and exercise. Trulicity and Ozempic are also approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular problems. For this use, Trulicity is given to adults with either known cardiovascular disease or more than one risk factor for cardiovascular […]

Desyrel was the brand-name form of trazodone, but it’s no longer available. By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPHCarrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer with over a decade of experience working as a registered nurse. She has practiced in a variety of settings including pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health. The most common side effects […]

Patients assigned to STRATTERA in the maintenance phase were generally continued on the same dose used to achieve a response in the open label phase. The physician who elects to use STRATTERA for extended periods should periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient [see Clinical Studies]. Atomoxetine is used to […]

Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Take carisoprodol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. A person should discuss their Soma prescription with a doctor to ensure they understand […]