What is the most important information I should know about buprenorphine and naloxone?

What is the most important information I should know about buprenorphine and naloxone?

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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habit Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.

In an emergency, have family members tell emergency room staff that you are taking buprenorphine and naloxone and that you are dependent on opioids.
dizzy Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Buprenorphine and naloxone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking, avoid these activities.
noalcohol Avoid alcohol while taking buprenorphine and naloxone. Alcohol may dangerously increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication.

Buprenorphine and naloxone may dangerously increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor.
What is buprenorphine and naloxone?

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine is similar to other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it produces less euphoric ("high") effects and therefore may be easier to stop taking.

Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. If buprenorphine and naloxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of buprenorphine and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction. When administered under the tongue as directed, naloxone will not affect the actions of buprenorphine.

Buprenorphine and naloxone is used to treat opiate addiction.

Buprenorphine and naloxone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking buprenorphine and naloxone?
donot Do not take buprenorphine and naloxone if:

* the medication was not prescribed for you; or
* you are allergic to buprenorphine, naloxone, or any components of the tablets.

Before taking buprenorphine and naloxone, tell your doctor if you have:

* lung problems or difficulty breathing;
* a head injury or brain problem;
* liver problems;
* kidney problems;
* gallbladder problems;
* adrenal gland problems, such as Addison's disease;
* low thyroid (hypothyroidism);
* enlarged prostate gland;
* problems urinating;
* a curve in the spine that affects breathing;
* severe mental problems or hallucinations (seeing or hearing thing that are not really there); or
* alcoholism.

You may not be able to take buprenorphine and naloxone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
nopreg Buprenorphine and naloxone is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether buprenorphine and naloxone will be harmful to an unborn baby. Use of buprenorphine and naloxone during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in a newborn baby. Do not take buprenorphine and naloxone if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
nobrfeed Buprenorphine and naloxone passes into breast milk and may be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not take buprenorphine and naloxone if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take buprenorphine and naloxone?

Take buprenorphine and naloxone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

The buprenorphine and naloxone tablets should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. This will take 2 to 10 minutes. If more than one tablet is prescribed per dose, your doctor may tell you to put all of the tablets under your tongue at the same time, or put 2 tablets under your tongue and allow them to dissolve completely, then put the next tablet or tablets under the tongue right away.
donot Do not chew or swallow the tablets. The medicine will not work this way and you may get withdrawal symptoms.
donot Do not change the dose of buprenorphine and naloxone or take it more often than prescribed without first talking to your doctor.
donot Do not inject ("shoot-up") buprenorphine and naloxone. Shooting-up is dangerous and may cause bad withdrawal symptoms.

Buprenorphine and naloxone may cause withdrawal symptoms if taken too soon after a dose of heroin, morphine, or methadone.
habit Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.

When treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone is completed, flush any unused tablets down the toilet.
water Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause constipation. Drink plenty of water (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can also help to alleviate constipation.

Your doctor may want to perform blood tests or other forms of monitoring during treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone.

Store buprenorphine and naloxone at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Buprenorphine and naloxone may be a target for people who abuse prescription or street drugs. Therefore, keep the tablets in a safe place to protect them from theft. Never give them to anyone else. Sell or giving away this medicine is against the law.
What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
emt Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a buprenorphine and naloxone overdose may include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammy skin, and small pupils.
What should I avoid while taking buprenorphine and naloxone?

In an emergency, have family members tell emergency room staff that you are taking buprenorphine and naloxone and that you are dependent on opioids.
dizzy Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Buprenorphine and naloxone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking, avoid these activities.

Dizziness may be more likely to occur when rising from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to minimize dizziness and prevent a fall.
noalcohol Avoid alcohol while taking buprenorphine and naloxone. Alcohol may dangerously increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication.

Buprenorphine and naloxone may dangerously increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of buprenorphine and naloxone?
habit Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.
emt Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* slow breathing;
* dizziness or confusion; or
* liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, light colored stools (bowel movements), decreased appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or lower stomach pain.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take buprenorphine and naloxone and talk to your doctor if you experience

* headache;
* pain;
* problems sleeping;
* nausea;
* sweating;
* stomach pain; or
* constipation.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect buprenorphine and naloxone?

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.
donot Do not take buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor if you are taking:

* a benzodiazepine such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), oxazepam (Serax), triazolam (Halcion), temazepam (Restoril), estazolam (Prosom), quazepam (Doral), or flurazepam (Dalmane);
* erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E.E.S., E-Mycin, others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
* itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
* an HIV protease inhibitor such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir) or saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase);
* rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), rifapentine (Priftin), or rifabutin (Mycobutin);
* phenytoin (Dilantin);
* carbamazepine (Tegretol);
* a barbiturate such as phenobarbital, mephobarbital (Mebaral), and others.

You may not be able to take buprenorphine and naloxone, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medications listed above.

Buprenorphine and naloxone may dangerously increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with buprenorphine and naloxone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist may have additional information about buprenorphine and naloxone written for health professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?

Buprenorphine and naloxone is available with a prescription under the brand name Suboxone. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

* Suboxone 2mg/0.5 mg (buprenorphine/naloxone)-hexagonal, orange tablets
* Suboxone 8mg/2 mg (buprenorphine/naloxone)-hexagonal, orange tablets

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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Mentally ill drug abusers have more ER visits

Drug abusers with mental illness visit emergency rooms more often than their counterparts without mental illness, according to a study published in B.M.C. Emergency Medicine.

"Psychiatric and substance use problems are commonly found to be contributing factors to frequent ER use," Dr. Geoffrey M. Curran, of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, and colleagues write. Little research, however, has examined the impact on ER usage when both drug abuse and mental illness are present.

The researchers studied 6865 patients diagnosed with substance use disorders in the ER of a large community hospital over a 54-month period. Substance abuse was classified as alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse, cocaine dependence/abuse, and poly-substance/mixed use.

If a psychiatric diagnosis appeared during any of the ED visits, the patient was classified has having a mental illness. Psychiatric diagnoses included schizophrenia/psychoses, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and dementia.

Patients with mental illness had an average of 5.2 ER visits, compared to 2.5 visits for those without mental illness, the investigators found.

The association was particularly evident with cocaine use. For instance, cocaine users with mental illness were 3.5-times more likely to visit the ER 4 or more time compared with users without mental illness.

If these findings can be verified in other ER settings, they could have important treatment implications for drug abusers who also have mental illness, the authors conclude.

Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains

Older people who want to stay sharp should reconsider the notion that video games are only for lazy children and pick up a joystick themselves, a new study suggests.

While past studies have shown that playing video games has many positive benefits, ranging from improved problem-solving abilities in young people to improved operating skills in surgeons, the study in the December issue of Psychology and Aging went one step further. The research, which was not funded by the gaming industry, is the first to indicate that playing complex video games after receiving training may improve the cognitive functions that typically decline with age.

The researchers tested the cognitive abilities of 40 people in their 60s and 70s before and after playing the video game "Rise of Nations," which rewards the complex task of creating a society, including building cities, employing people and expanding territory.

Half of the group received training before playing the game while the other half served as a comparison group and received no training.

Testing showed that people in the trained group performed better not only on the game but also on tests of memory, reasoning and the ability to identify rotated objects compared to those who were not trained. The results may eventually help older people who are struggling with managing tasks they once found to be simple.

"Juggling multiple tasks such as cooking, answering the door, and talking on the phone might be simple for a young person, while an older person might feel overwhelmed and burn their food," said study author Chandramallika Basak, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Illinois. "These are the kind of things that older people do in their everyday lives, so if you're not very good at juggling different tasks it does impact your lifestyle."

The study offers welcome news for America's aging baby boomer population. The whole concept that the older brain in aging individuals can improve is really important right now, said Paul Sanberg, director of the University of South Florida's Center for Aging and Brain Repair. "The interesting thing is that less than 24 hours of training not only improved mental and cognitive functions, but also enhanced their ability to function in some other tasks," he said.

Researchers cautioned that questions remain about whether people with better cognitive abilities are naturally attracted to video games and other complex tasks, or whether the act of playing the video games boosted cognitive ability.

"Perhaps the brains of people who enjoy video games are very different than somebody who doesn't want that challenge," suggested Basak. "At this point, it's pure speculation."

"This would be a good type of experiment to combine with brain-imaging studies to see the effect of the training on these people, and whether there's increased activity in the brain and new connections," said Sanberg. "It's also nice to see if there's some correlation with actual brain function."

While a growing number of studies have found that playing video games can be beneficial, experts warn against too much of a good thing, noting that playing video games can be an isolating experience that mitigates other health benefits.

"Clearly mental exercises, whether through a game or another media outlet, aren't that bad, but you want to establish societal connections as well," cautioned Sanberg. "Doing too much of one thing might not be the best idea."

Basak suggests that playing strategy-based games such as chess or video games with other people might offer a way to achieve the same benefits without sacrificing social interaction.

"When we look at improvements in cognition, it's not just one thing that's affecting, it's all integrative," said Basak. "There are many factors that go into it."

More information

You can find more about aging and the brain at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA panel set to weigh new female condom

A new, potentially less expensive version of the female condom faces U.S. regulatory review this week when a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel weighs whether they adequately prevent pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

The FC2 Female Condom, made by Female Health Co, is made with a synthetic rubber using a process similar to male condoms that the company says is less labor intensive and should reduce its current cost.

Male condoms, which come in a variety of brands and cost consumers between 50 cents and $2 a piece, are far more widely used than their female counterpart, which costs between $2.80 and $4.

Chicago-based Female Health is seeking FDA approval to market the new version. On Thursday, the agency will seek a recommendation from its panel of outside experts before later making its final decision.

"The whole idea is to increase access," said Mary Ann Leeper, an adviser and former president of the company.

But FDA regulatory staff questioned whether the company should have conducted specific trials to show how well the FC2 prevents women from contracting diseases or becoming pregnant.

Female Health said it did not conduct such studies because FC2 uses a new material but is otherwise similar to the version already on the U.S. market, the FDA staff said in documents released on Tuesday ahead of the panel meeting.

The company "asserts that such studies are not necessary. This is an important review issue," the staff wrote.

The company said it also looked at durability of the new material, a synthetic rubber called nitrile. The original condom uses polyurethane.

Both versions are comprised of a sheath with a closed ring on one end that is inserted near the cervix and an open ring on the outer end that stays outside the woman's body.

Conducting another trial would have taken five more years and cost millions of dollars, Female Health's Leeper said.

"The design is exactly the same, how you use it is exactly the same ... we just don't believe there is any more information required," she said.

FDA approval could help boost sales in the United States, which make up just 10 percent of the female condom's 34.7 million unit sales in 2008, according to Female Health Co.

"We haven't been able to market the product," Leeper said. But Female Health is seeking to partner with another company, perhaps a male condom manufacturer or a drugmaker invested in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) awareness, she said.

Most of its U.S. sales are to aid agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development, which Leeper said needs FDA to approve FC2 before it can distribute it abroad.

The bulk of the condom's use is in other countries, particularly in Africa where public health agencies provide it to help prevent the spread of the HIV virus.

The female version gives women their own option for protection and allows them to insert a condom before intercourse. Most other countries have already adopted the newer version, the company has said.

It also offers other advantages over the male condom, according to the company, including greater protection by covering part of a woman's outer genitals.

Shares of Female Health Co. were up nearly 5 percent, or 13 cents, at $2.98 on the American Stock Exchange.

Health Tip: Having Sex Despite Illness

(HealthDay News) -- People who have a chronic illness -- which may include heart disease, diabetes or asthma -- may have ongoing pain or fatigue that can hinder a healthy sex life.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers suggestions for how to enjoy sex, despite having a chronic illness:

* Figure out what time of day you feel healthiest and most energized, and plan sex around those times.
* Try to get plenty of rest, and make yourself feel as relaxed as possible.
* Don't have sex within two hours of eating.
* If you take pain medicine, take it at least 30 minutes before having sex.
* Drink only limited amounts of alcohol, and don't use tobacco. Both can affect sexual performance.

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Why...
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Gentler Ways to Detox the Body

When your mind is drained, your body aches and your energy levels are close to zero, its time for a body detox.

Imagine yourself having clearer skin, sharper mind, energy revitalized, stronger immune system and feeling healthy inside out - - these are the things that you can enjoy by undergoing a detoxification program.

Detoxification basically means blood cleansing through eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin.

Taking your first step:

First, you have to reduce toxins in your body. Try to cut down on the following: cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods with saturated fats and refined sugars (cola and ketchup contains a lot) - these acts as toxins in your body and as a hindrance to your healing development.

The use of household cleaners that are chemical-based and personal health care products such as shampoos, toothpaste, deodorants and cleansers should be reduced as well. These chemicals are inside us; we never really fully eliminate them unless going to a process of detoxification.

There are many ways to detox the body. It’s up to you to choose which suits your lifestyle and preference.

• Juice fasting

Drinking only fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple, pineapple and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). An effective way of discharging toxins, it also provides loads of nutrients as well as enzymes to lessen the intensity of the cleansing process to an easy stage.

Fast weight loss is the main benefit from juice fasting. A person may drop 30-40 lbs on a 30-day juice fast. By juice fasting, a person gains self-confidence and feels light and clean.

Duration of juice fasting is usually 1-3 days. Medical administration and careful assessment is required for longer fasting.

• Water fasting

Only water is consumed during a water fast. Water lets the digestive tract and organs to rest completely, allowing all of your energy to self-repair and strengthen damaged organs. It also eliminates toxin build-ups.

Water fasting not only eliminates obstruction and aids in self-healing, it is also revitalizing and motivating to make a fresh start.

• Gentler way to detox the body:

Here are gentler and safer ways to detox your body that you can try out or incorporate different methods as part your routine.

1.Change in diet.

Whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods that are high on fats and sugar can become part of your daily lifestyle in maintaining good health.

2.Sauna.

The sauna is widely used by many cultures as a regular part of detox. It is a great method of removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are usually combined with diet, exercise and nutritional supplements.

3.Skin brushing.

Again, with the combination of diet, exercise and nutritional supplements, skin brushing is also a gentle way of detoxing. It removes old skin cells, stimulates the lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. A dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles should be used.

Before taking a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area for a minute or two.

4.Yoga.

Through breathing exercise, the bloodstream thoroughly oxygenates thus giving energy and improves the body’s physical process. Different positions lightly massage the internal organs and stimulate them to slowly discharge toxins.

These cleansing methods are just a guide to what it can do to improve your health. It is necessary to know why detox is important and understand the different ways on how to detox the body before you begin with the different programs.

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Enabling such a arrangement to advance and curl is a accessible that additionally has a awry philosophy. They appetite to alive activity as they choose, carpe diem, cerebration alone of cursory relief, amusement and convenience. Back article goes amiss with their bloom they don’t appetite apprenticeship on how to change lifestyle, but rather appetite to use the ability of money (preferably the government’s) to shop for their way out with a argent biologic ammo that anon takes the botheration away. We absorb abundant for dying, little for living.


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On the added hand, bodies charge change by demography the albatross for authoritative their own bloom destiny. As it stands, the accessible has become a assurance of bartering medical interests.


Ultimately bloom is article we do to ourselves, not article others do to us. Back that actuality is faced, the medical-pharmaceutical circuitous will burn to a cottage industry and the accessible will be the more good for it.

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Migraine prevention and remedies

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The exact causes of migraine headaches -- vascular headaches associated with changes in the size of arteries within and outside the brain -- are unknown. People with migraines may inherit the tendency to be affected by migraine triggers, including fatigue, weather changes and bright lights.

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