Haloperidol (Oral route) Pronunciation: hal-oh-PER-i-dol Brand Names: Haldol Alti-Haloperidol Apo-Haloperidol Novo-Peridol Peridol Pms-Haloperidol Ratio-Haloperidol Dosage Forms: Tablet Solution Warnings: Oral route(Tablet)Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Although the causes of death in clinical trials were varied, most of the deaths appearedContinue reading “Novo-peridol , dementia , narcotics and heart failure”
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United States consumes 80% of narcotic medications than any other nation worldwide
Oxycodone Prescription painkillers “are not a panacea,” said Dr. Lynn Webster of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. “But some patients respond very well and we need to have these medications available.” Photo Credit: Newsday/Audrey C. Tiernan By DELTHIA RICKSdelthia.ricks@newsday.co Gram for gram, people in the United States consume more narcotic medications than any otherContinue reading “United States consumes 80% of narcotic medications than any other nation worldwide”
FDA Fueled Opioid Epidemic
When deprived of opioid drugs like heroin or oxycodone, addicts endure harsh withdrawal that often requires medical intervention. The addict may then undergo long-term treatment to reduce odds of relapsing.1
Recovering opioid addicts may not sleep properly for years. Relentless physical and mental cravings result in over 90% of treated users resuming opioid addiction.2 The final exit for many is recovery or death.
Current Health News: Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens
Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens How can we help lower Opioid use amoung our young adult population? Email motherhealth@gmail.com We should have alternative pain herbal or holistic solutions instead of narcotics. Educating our population on the adverse side effects of narcotic pain medications is a must. We must stop using narcoticContinue reading “Current Health News: Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens”
OPIOID FALLOUT
OPIOID FALLOUT The opioid and heroin epidemic has ravaged swaths of the United States, with opioids playing a role in more than 33,000 deaths in 2015, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 30 states expanded Medicaid under Obamacare, making the healthcare law the most comprehensive financial government response toContinue reading “OPIOID FALLOUT”
How to End America’s Opioid Addiction
Prescription for Change — How to End America’s Opioid Addiction Visit the Mercola Video Library Story at-a-glance More Americans now use prescription opioids than smoke cigarettes. Opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and morphine also kill more Americans than car crashes each year In 2015, 27 million Americans used illegal drugs like heroin and/or misusedContinue reading “How to End America’s Opioid Addiction”
Pain, Opiods, Liver, Brain and Death
Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects.[1] Opioids are most often used medically to relieve pain,[2] and by people addicted to opioids.[3] Opioids include opiates, an older term that refers to such drugs derived from opium, including morphine itself.[4] Other opioids are semi-synthetic and synthetic drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl;Continue reading “Pain, Opiods, Liver, Brain and Death”
Opioid-Related Deaths Might Be Underestimated: CDC
——————- Death certificates from drug-linked infections may not label painkillers as possible cause By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — America’s prescription drug abuse epidemic may be even more deadly than expected, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. Some opioid-related deaths may beContinue reading “Opioid-Related Deaths Might Be Underestimated: CDC”
Toxic drugs , brain and Dopamine levels
Drugs Synapse Activity Decreases. These brain scans highlight dopamine receptors, with areas of highest density shown in red. The meth abuser has severely reduced receptor levels. Other drugs, including alcohol, cocaine, and heroin, have the same effect. Aging An overwhelming number of studies have reported age-related changes in dopaminesynthesis, binding sites, and number of receptors.Continue reading “Toxic drugs , brain and Dopamine levels”
Narcotic pain meds shrinks the brain, CDC updates their guide
CDC Guide when prescribing meds Insurance companies reimburse narcotic pain meds but not alternative safe wellness solutions such as herbs, supplements, yoga and others. One third of pharma drugs are paid for by the US government. Narcotic pain meds shrink the brain causing other neuro-degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Most US doctors whenContinue reading “Narcotic pain meds shrinks the brain, CDC updates their guide”
Polypharmacy for older adults, now have pharmacogenetic tests, insurance covered to prevent adverse drug reactions
Dear Doctor, My older mom and dad are taking more than 6 meds and I wanted to introduce you to my contact Connie Dello Buono 408-854-1883 motherhealth@gmail.com , a certified representative at Medexprime for the pharmacogenetic tests (pactox lab based in California) to prevent adverse drug reactions and to best-personalized care possible. Pharmacogenetic test results willContinue reading “Polypharmacy for older adults, now have pharmacogenetic tests, insurance covered to prevent adverse drug reactions”