Yahoo India Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. People also ask

  2. www.mayoclinic.org › what-are-opioids › faq-20381270What are opioids and why are they dangerous? - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 26, 2023 · What makes opioid medicines so dangerous? Answer From Tyler S. Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H. When used as directed by your doctor, opioid medicines safely help control severe pain, such as pain you may have after surgery.

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › drugsOpioids: What They Are, Side Effects & Disorders

    • Overview
    • Additional Common Questions
    • GeneratedCaptionsTabForHeroSec

    Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are a class of drugs healthcare providers prescribe to manage moderate to severe pain. They also sometimes prescribe opioids for chronic coughing and diarrhea. Opioids have high addiction potential, so it’s important to talk with your provider about their risks and benefits before taking them.

    Contents

    Arrow Down

    OverviewAdditional Common Questions

    Contents

    Arrow Down

    See full list on my.clevelandclinic.org

    How should I take prescribed opioids?

    You should always be careful when taking any prescribed medication, but you need to take extra care when taking prescribed opioids. Helpful tips include: Take your medication exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider — do not take extra doses. Check the instructions every time you take a dose. Do not break, chew, crush or dissolve opioid pills. Do not drive or use any machinery that may injure you or others, especially when you first start the medication. Opioids can cause drowsiness. Contact your provider if you have side effects. If you can, use the same pharmacy for all your medications. The pharmacy's computer system will alert the pharmacist if you’re taking two or more medicines that could cause a dangerous interaction. If you feel that you’re dependent on opioids or your prescribed dosage isn’t helping you manage your symptoms, do not take more than your recommended dosage and talk with your healthcare provider immediately. Never share your opioid medication with someone else or sell your medication. Always store it in a safe place away from children and pets.

    What are the side effects of opioids?

    Common side effects of opioids include: Drowsiness (sedation). Dizziness. Nausea and vomiting. Constipation. Physical dependence — Dependence often manifests with withdrawal symptoms when opioids are discontinued or decreased. Tolerance — As you take repeated doses of opioids, you require increased medication to experience the same effect of pain relief. Respiratory depression — This can occur in healthy people, especially with higher doses. However, people with COPD, asthma or other lung conditions may be even more susceptible to fatal respiratory impairment. Uncommon side effects of opioids include: An increased sensitivity to feeling pain and extreme response to pain (hyperalgesia). Chronic use of opioids can lead to this. Delayed gastric emptying (the process by which the contents of your stomach are moved into your small intestine). Muscle rigidity. Immune system and hormonal dysfunction. Quick, involuntary muscle jerks (myoclonus). Arrhythmia. Itchy skin (pruritus). Dry mouth (xerostomia).

    What are the long-term effects of opioids?

    Long-term side effects from chronic opioid use include: Chronic constipation. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Increased risk of bone fractures. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysregulation. Increased risk of overdose.

    See full list on my.clevelandclinic.org

    Opioids are a class of drugs that can relieve moderate to severe pain, but also have high addiction potential. Learn about the types, risks and benefits of opioids, and how to use them safely and responsibly.

    See full list on my.clevelandclinic.org

  4. www.bbc.com › news › health-43462975What are opioids and what are the risks? - BBC

    Mar 19, 2018 · Opioids are a group of drugs that range from codeine, to illegal drugs like heroin. Prescription opioids are primarily used for pain relief. They work by attaching to opioid receptors in your...

  5. Videos

    View all

  6. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › what-areWhat are opioids and why are they dangerous? - Mayo Clinic ...

    May 1, 2018 · Opioids are pain-relieving drugs that can be natural, synthetic or semisynthetic. They can cause respiratory depression, addiction and overdose, especially when used incorrectly or in high doses.

  7. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsOpioid overdose - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Opioids are pain-relieving substances that can cause breathing difficulties and death. Learn about the causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment of opioid overdose worldwide.

  8. www.healthline.com › what-are-opioidsWhat Are Opioids? Types, How They Work, Side Effects - Healthline

    Oct 5, 2022 · Opioids are a class of drugs that relieve pain, but can also cause side effects, dependence, and overdose. Learn about the different types of opioids, how they work, and how to get support if you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use disorder.

  9. nida.nih.gov › research-topics › opioidsOpioids | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    4 days ago · Learn about the dangers of opioids, a class of drugs that include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pain relievers. Find out how opioids can cause overdose, addiction, and other health problems, and how to prevent and treat them.