FDA Wants Limits on Most Popular Painkillers

FDA wants limits on most popular painkillers
That ease of access has made it many health care professionals' top choice for treating chronic pain, everything from back pain to arthritis to toothaches. In 2011, U.S. doctors wrote more than 131 million prescriptions for hydrocodone, making it the …
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Former key witness in Clovis murder trial accused of stealing, crashing truck
A woman in the SUV allegedly struck by Perez was treated for minor injuries, Whitney said. Perez was booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center on a variety of felony charges, including armed robbery, attempt to commit a felony, unlawful …
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Sucampo Announces Presentation of Results on AMITIZA(R) (lubiprostone) in
Lubiprostone is available under the brand name AMITIZA® in the U.S. AMITIZA capsules are indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults and opioid induced constipation (OIC) in adults with chronic, non-cancer pain (24 …
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No-Cost Drug & Alcohol Detox Help In Albuquerque NM Is Now Available
For example, some centers will be equipped to provide methadone treatment to you. This is one of the best options for many people, since they might need more help to overcome an opiate addiction. Take a look at some of the methadone detox centers in …
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