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Bookmark or Share- ¿Qué son los opioides y por qué son peligrosos? - Mayo ClinicLos opioides son muy peligrosos precisamente por su eficacia a la hora de combatir el dolor. En dosis bajas, pueden causar somnolencia. Sin embargo, a dosis más elevadas, pueden disminuir la frecuencia cardíaca y la respiración, y esto, a su vez, podría derivar en la muerte. Además, el placer o la sensación de subidón que generan puede ...
- Antidepressants: Another weapon against chronic painSerotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Some SNRIs, such as venlafaxine (Effexor XR), duloxetine (Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle), milnacipran (Savella) and desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), may help relieve chronic pain. People with chronic pain often develop depression along with their chronic pain.
- The role of healthcare professionals in opioid addiction preventionThe role of healthcare professionals in opioid addiction prevention. Opioid addiction, also called opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a top national public health concern. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 3% to 19% of individuals exposed to opioids develop chronic dependency. Certain risk factors can increase these odds.
- How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids - Mayo ClinicMakes poor decisions, including putting self and others in danger. If a relative or friend is addicted to opioids, you're also likely to change your thoughts and behaviors. You may: Worry about your loved one's drug use. You could have long-term anxiety or full-blown fear that your loved one is going to die.
- Opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction - Mayo ClinicThe effect of opioids on esophageal motility is less clear. This condition, known as opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction (OIED), is the subject of multiple studies conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers. In a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology in 2015, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues sought to shed light on how ...
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