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Prescriptions for painkillers vary between states
Prescriptions for painkillers vary between states Depending on the state you are in, doctors may be more apt to issue prescriptions for powerful painkillers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the use of narcotic drugs varies widely among the states. Alabama was reported as the state with the highest number of narcotic painkiller prescriptions,…
Read MoreWhat your doctor doesn’t know about your prescription
Prescription Medication Secrets It is a scary reality when you do not know if the medication you are taking is good for you or not, and no matter how much your doctor had confidence in the drug, they may not have known that it was harmful. Ben Goldacre who is a best-selling author, broadcaster, medical…
Read MoreThe Growing Epidemic of Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Prescription Painkiller Abuse Meet Karen, a 40-year-old mother who has had back pain for several years. Karen went to her primary physician and was prescribed a generic version of Vicodin. After taking the Vicodin for a few weeks the pain returned and Karen ended up at several pain specialists who gave her different forms and…
Read MoreNew Warning on Tylenol Caps Help To Prevent the Painkiller Overdose Epidemic
New Warning on Tylenol Caps Help To Prevent the Painkiller Overdose Epidemic Beginning in October, whenever you purchase a bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol, you will see a red warning on the bottle cap alerting you of the potential risk of taking too much pain reliever. After a significant amount of lawsuits and an overwhelming…
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