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Opioid Medications
Opioids are powerful medications that can help manage pain when prescribed for the right condition and when used properly. But when prescribed by physicians to patients who should not receive them, or when used improperly or for recreational purposes, they can cause serious harm, including overdose and death.
To report any serious adverse events associated with the use of these drugs, please contact the FDA MedWatch program using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
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Information on Opioid Medications
FDA Statement: Original Opana ER Relisting Determination
5/10/2013FDA Actions on OxyContin Products, 4/16/2013 Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesics When Pain Relievers Cause Pain, Society Must React
FDA Voice Blog (4/3/2013)- Attention Prescribers: FDA seeks your help in curtailing the U.S. opioid epidemic
3/1/2013 FDA joins with health professional organizations in encouraging prescribers to seek training to safely prescribe opioid pain medicines
FDA Voice Blog (3/1/2013)- Timeline of Significant FDA Activities Addressing Opioid Misuse and Abuse
(updated through 2/2013) FDA’s Efforts to Address the Misuse and Abuse of Opioids
2/6/2013Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioids - Questions and Answers: REMS for Extended-Release and Long-Acting (ER/LA) Opioids
7/9/2012; updated 3/1/2013 FDA Works to Reduce Risk of Opioid Pain Relievers
FDA Consumer Update article
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