Opioid

What is Opioid?

Opiods are psychoactive compounds which resemble morphine and other opiates.They are mainly used as analgesics.Longterm use of these compounds result in heavy dependence on them.

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cancer patient, on opioid pain meds, need something to relieve constipation

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Lactulose!

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Hi and thanks for contacting us.

Bisacodyl might not be well adapted for opioid induced constipation. I...

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I've been taking methadone for pain for eight years today I'm switching to 2-40 mg tabs of the Zohydro. Should I anticipate any...

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No problem will be there

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Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Methadon is an opioid. You...

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my doctor has put me on movantik, 25mgs and I have just stopped subutex 2 days ago. I have taken 2 doses and I am worried I should not be taking...

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Continue as prescribed

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Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Movantik is an...

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