Discount Prescription Medicine Card/Understanding OxyContin
OxyContin is a narcotic that if used improperly will make your life a living hell. One in twenty of all high school seniors have used it and its ‘popularity’ is increasing. Its generic counterpart is oxycodone. Both have a very high addiction risk and can kill. The problems with the drug are far reaching.
In 2008 there were 14,800 overdose deaths attributed to opioid pain relievers, which include OxyContin and Hydrocodone.
In the state of Florida, drug abuse involving Oxycontin has reached epidemic proportions. National Public Radio reports that doctors in Florida prescribe ten times more oxycodone pills than every other state in the country combined. Many of these prescriptions are written in pain clinics, some of which are referred to as “pill mills”. The fact that Florida for years did not have its own prescription drug monitoring system enabled people to travel from one clinic to another purchasing these narcotics. A crackdown by the Drug Enforcement Administration as well as a new monitoring system is beginning to help.
Here are some side effects of oxycontin:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of Appetite
- Constipation
- Dizzyness
- Sweating
- Itching
- Headaches
Some of the more serious side effects include:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Slower Breathing
- Hallucinating
- Seizures
- Loss of Consciousness
Doctors prescribe OxyContin as a painkiller, sometimes for patients with cancer. Individuals should never break, crush, chew or dissolve this drug. Any of these actions can cause a fatal overdose. Individuals taking this drug should always carefully measure and double check the dosage.
The symptoms of an OxyCotin overdose may include the following:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Weak Muscles
- Cold Skin
- Discoloration of Skin (Blue)
- Excessive Tiredness
- Fainting
- Coma
Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist regarding your health condition or medication. The information provided here should never be thought of as medical advice. Do not use the information in place of a visit, consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare professional.
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