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  • Methadone

    Drug
    02/14/08, Healthwise

    Like other narcotic medicines, methadone can slow your breathing, even long after the pain-relieving effects of the medication wear off. Death may occur if breathing becomes too weak. Never use more methadone than your doctor has prescribed. Call you

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  • Naltrexone (oral)

    Drug
    12/02/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor may recommend that naltrexone oral be given to you by a family member or other caregiver. This is to make sure you are using the medicine as it was prescribed as part of your treatment.

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  • Buprenorphine and naloxone

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause death from overdose, especially if it is injected with a tranquilizer. Use buprenorphine and naloxone exactly as directed by your doctor.

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