Consumers’ Guide
Misuse and Abuse of Pain Medicine
Number of View: 1803 Misuse & Abuse Misuse and abuse of pain medications can be extremely dangerous. This is especially so in regard to opioids. These medications should be stored in a place where they cannot be stolen. According to the National Institutes of Health, studies have shown that properly managed medical use of opioid [...]
use the Pain Medicine as Directed
Number of View: 2287USE AS DIRECTED Pain medications are safe and effective when used as directed. However, misuse of these products can be extremely harmful and even deadly. Consumers who take pain relief medications must follow their health care professional’s instructions carefully. If a measuring tool is provided with your medicine, use it as directed. [...]
Consumers' Guide to Safe Use of Pain Medicine
Number of View: 2482If you’ve ever been treated for severe pain from surgery, an injury, or an illness, you know just how vital pain relief medications can be. Pain relief treatments come in many forms and potencies, are available by prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), and treat all sorts of physical pain— including that brought on [...]
