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The Fentanyl patch is a pain patch which relieves chronic pain by distributing powerful narcotic pain medication through a patient’s skin into his or her body fats, which slowly releases the drug into the bloodstream during a 48 to 72 hour period. The drug’s dosage is determined by the size of the patch, but some patches have been recalled because (more...)

Methadone is a potent synthetic opioid painkiller used to manage severe chronic pain or fight opioid dependence. The drug’s low cost and powerful, long-lasting effects contribute to its popularity. Because of these factors, determining a safe and proper methadone dosage for patients requires the careful attention of healthcare professionals. And even when the drug is used as directed, patients have (more...)

Hydrocodone is an opioid medication available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form. The drug is prescribed to patients to treat pain or as a cough medicine. Hydrocodone is often combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen and other non-opioid painkillers to produce other pain medications, like Vicodin and Lortab. Hydrocodone has come under increased scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (more...)

Painkillers are powerful drugs used to treat a variety of conditions, such as back pain and arthritis. But whether the drugs are over-the-counter or prescribed by a physician, high dosages can lead to severe injuries or fatal overdoses.(more...)