BlogFentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is used medically to treat severe pain, such as pain caused by cancer or surgery. However, due to its powerful effects, it is also a drug of abuse and has contributed to the opioid epidemic that has taken thousands of lives in recent years. Fentanyl is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means it is considered to have a high potential for abuse and dependence.
It is intended for use in veterinary medicine to tranquilize large animals, such as elephants. However, it has become a significant public health concern due to its illicit use as a recreational drug.
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If you are pregnant and are taking prescription opioids, it is essential to understand the risks associated with their use.
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Buprenorphine binds to mu receptors, causing euphoria and sedation; however, it does not bind to kappa receptors, which cause hallucinations. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids, including those caused by buprenorphine. Thus, if someone takes suboxone and then ingests heroin, the heroin will not produce any effect because naloxone will block it. However, if someone who is already high on heroin consumes suboxone, they may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, muscle aches, fever, chills, sweating, goose bumps, yawning, shivering, malaise, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, weakness, fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, nervousness, tremor, tachycardia, palpitations, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, blurred vision, confusion, delirium, seizures, coma, respiratory depression, bradycardia, or even cardiac arrest.
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