Posts Tagged ‘pain management’

Methadone maintenance treatment and cognitive function: A systematic review.

Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2013 Jun 14;
Wang GY, Wouldes TA, Russell BB

Methadone has been used as a pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opiate dependence since the mid-1960s. Many studies examining the benefits of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for opiate dependence have documented a significant reduction in both criminal behavior and the use of other opiates. Nevertheless, emerging evidence suggests that MMT may impair cognitive function. However, it is unclear as to the part methadone dose, duration of MMT or plasma level may play in any observed deficits. Given the large number of people enrolled in MMT world-wide and the potential for deficits in cognitive function, a systematic review of the research investigating the association between MMT and cognitive function seemed warranted. The following databases were searched with a combination of free-text and thesaurus terms (methadone AND cognition): MEDLINE In-Process, EMBASE, PsycINFO and EBM Reviews-Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Seventy-eight articles were retrieved of which 35 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of research suggests that MMT is associated with impaired cognitive function and that deficits extended across a range of domains. However, caution is required when interpreting these results due to the methodological limitations associated with many studies. Further research that includes a combination of psychological and physiological measures within well-controlled group comparison studies is required to more accurately assess which cognitive domains are affected.
HubMed – Methadone

Pain relief for prescription drug addicts – Kenosha News (subscription)

Pain relief for prescription drug addicts Kenosha News (subscription) Of that 60 percent, three of every four are opioid analgesics such as oxycodone and methadone. An April seminar … Addiction is a side–effect of any narcotic; in fact, narcotics such as OxyContin and Vicodin are in the same family as heroin. However …

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Daily pill could prevent HIV infection for injecting drug users – The Daily Telegraph

Daily pill could prevent HIV infection for injecting drug users The Daily Telegraph Both groups were offered monthly testing for HIV, condoms, counselling and methadone treatment to wean them off opiate drugs. Start of sidebar. … The probe found no evidence of viral resistance nor of any serious side effects from taking tenofovir … and more »

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Question by Reddevil: Is it the Doctors or patients fault that the patient got addicted to narcotic prescription drugs?
I believe it is 90 percent the patients fault because no one forced them to take and they were weak minded about the pain

Best answer:

Answer by pisces_pirate7
It is partially the patients fault for letting the drug control them like that. However, the doctor is to blame for continuing their addiction if they keep supplying high amounts of medication and writing perscriptions often and not doing anything about it.

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Brainsway Receives CE Approval for Its System to Treat Neuropathic Chronic Pain
Brainsway Ltd. (TASE:BRIN) announced today that it has received CE Mark enabling commercialization of its Deep TMS system to treat neuropathic chronic pain (“neuropathic pain”) in the European Union and the countries in Asia and Latin America that …
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Opiate Detox – Rehab.

Leading South Florida Pain Clinic, Prime Care, Now Offering Board Certified …
Along with offering pain management, Prime Care also provides outpatient drug rehab. Inpatient rehab can cost tens of thousands of dollars, so when treatment is available as an outpatient it can save considerable monies. Dr. Girard is Board Certified …
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ALA county cracking down on prenatal drug exposure – Alabama’s13.com

ALA county cracking down on prenatal drug exposure Alabama’s13.com Officials say babies have been born addicted to opiate drugs – such as methadone and hydrocodone – as well as crack cocaine and methamphetamine. Authorities say charges may not apply to women who are getting methadone treatment legally. Copyright … Etowah County DA, Sheriff pledge greater cooperation on chemical …al.com (blog) Authorities ready to charge mothers of drug-addicted infantsGadsden Times all 8 news articles »

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The Banker, the Judge and the Shouter – Bipolar Disorder – About.com – About – News & Issues

The Banker, the Judge and the Shouter – Bipolar Disorder – About.com About – News & Issues Putting a mentally ill woman who is in treatment, volunteers at the ASPCA and goes to the methadone clinic daily in jail for 6 months because she lost it for one moment in court would do her great harm, and it was obvious she'd already learned her lesson.

Question by Tyler: How many hours should I wait between Oxycodone & Tramadol?
I just took an oxycodone for my back pain, although Tramadol seems to work just as well & that is what I have left after this. I was wondering how many hours should I wait in between before I take the tramadol, because I know you are not supposed to take them together. Thank you for your time!
I don’t want to take them together, I just want to know how many hours after the oxycodone wears off can I take the Tramadol?

Best answer:

Answer by SilverLynx
Before I give you an answer, I need you to consider a few things first:

1. Oxys take about an hour to work. If it hasn’t been an hour, please do not take anything right away. They also have a half life of 4 hours (but I’ve had them last as long as 12).