Opioids

Use and Abuse Opioids are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the U.S. Hydrocodone Vicodin is the No. 1 drug.

Doctors' Dilemma: How Real is that Pain? Melinda Beck 2011

Opioids: A little-known drug derived from morphine, which along with other opioids is the most common treatment for chronic and acute pain, could be a more potent, versatile pain killer with potentially fewer side effects, according to a study in the European Journal of Pharmacology.

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Use and Abuse Opioids are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the U.S. Hydrocodone Vicodin is the No. 1 drug.

Doctors' Dilemma: How Real is that Pain? Melinda Beck 2011

Opioids are narcotic painkillers, and include morphine, oxycodone and methadone.

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Opioids can produce drowsiness, constipation, and, can depress breathing.

Barbara Ficarra: Prescription Drugs: Keep Out of Reach of Teens 2009

Opioids are a class of drugs that include heroin and prescription narcotics such as OxyContin.

New Study Suggests Alternative 2009

Opioids also called narcotics are the most commonly used systemic medicines given to relieve pain during labor.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Opioids, such as morphine, possess properties of opium.

FDA Cites Risks to Expanding Cephalon Drug 2008

Opioids also called narcotics are the most commonly used systemic medicines given to relieve pain during labor.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Opioids such as morphine and fentanyl are still the most powerful antidotes to the severe pain of cancer, but they have serious side effects, like constipation, nausea and physical dependence.

Taking A New Look At Pain 2007