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Opioids

Also called: Opioid Agonists, Opioid Analgesics, Opioid Antagonists, Opium Agents

- Summary
- About opioids
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Steven A. King, M.D.
 Vikas Garg, M.D., MSA

Conditions of concern with opioids

Patients who have certain conditions should inform their physician of the fact before using opioids. Such conditions include:

  • Alcohol or drug addiction
  • Emotional problems
  • Brain disease or head injury
  • Emphysema, asthma or other chronic lung diseases
  • Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or problems with urination
  • Gallbladder disease or gallstones
  • Colitis
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
  • History of seizures

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Review Date: 01-26-2007

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