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… Condition Basics What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful pain medicine made in a … means that even a small amount can lead to an overdose, which could be deadly. Illegal …
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… by IV, or through patches placed on the skin (transdermal patches). Sometimes medicines are … by IV, or through patches placed on the skin (transdermal patches). Sometimes medicines are …
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… your doctor about what day to start using the patch. Doctors usually recommend that the first patch be placed on the first day of your next … on a day that is easy to remember. The skin (transdermal) patch is a highly effective …
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… of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of … of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of … of unplanned pregnancies out of 100 typical users Number of unplanned pregnancies out of …
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… conversation with your adult child. Fentanyl is one of a class of drugs called … by prescription or used in hospitals (e.g. fentanyl, heroin) are also manufactured in … good. But these drugs also have major risks. Fentanyl and other opioids are safe when they …
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… Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and … B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our  Mental Health and Substance Use  web pages. To find mental health and substance use support services in …
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… the unregulated drug supply can cause opioid poisoning. What is an opioid poisoning? An opioid poisoning (or overdose) happens when a …
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… move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are common ones. You … move. They also lower your blood pressure. Lidocaine and bupivacaine are common ones. You …
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… opioids? Fentanyl patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are … opioids? Fentanyl patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are …
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… Overview Your pain relief choices for childbirth may include … focused breathing are some of the non-medical options. Some people choose to use both kinds …