Drug TypeExamplesPrescribed F Possible egative EffectsDangerous to ix Opioid AnalgesicsPain medicationOxyContinVicodinCodeineLortabDilaudidPercocetMorphineModerateSeverePainMay be prescribed after su ID: 883917
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Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs Drug Type Examples Prescribed F Possible egative E ffects Dangerous to ix Opioid Analgesics (Pain medication OxyContin Vicodin Codeine Lortab Dilaudid Percocet Morphine Moderate / Sever e Pain May be prescribed after surgery Drowsiness ; Constipation Breathing roblems Seizures Vomiting Confusion Death Alcohol ; Some OTC llergy/cold edicines MAOI (Antidepessants) Sedatives/ Tranquilizers Valium Xanax Librium Halcion bien Nembutal Klonopin Phenobarbital Ativan Anxiety ension anic ttacks leep isorders Drowsiness ; onfusion Seiures Decreased respiration; Decreased heart rate; Death Alcohol ; Opioid analgesics (see list above); Some OTC allergy/cold edicines Stimulants Ritalin Adderall Biphetamine Concerta Cylert Dexedrine Focalin Vyvanse Cylert Narcolepsy /ADD Some Typesof epression Obesity sthma Insomnia; Elevated temperature; Irregular/ increased heart rate; Heart ailure Increased respiration; Increased blood pressure; eizures Hostility Parnoia Some O TC llergy/old edicines Antidepressants Some sthma edicines Most Abused Over - the - Counter (OTC) Medication Drug Type afe when taken as directed) Examples ough/Cold Meds Possible Negative SideEffects Dangerous to Mix With doctor) Cough/Cold Medicines Examples ormulas containing dextromethorphan, (DXM), check label for ingredients NyQuil Coricidin Robitussin AlkaSeltzer Dayquil Dimetapp DM Sudafed Triaminic Tylenol Vicks 44 (There are over 70 total brands that contain DXM) Distorted visual erception ody Impaired judgment Impaired mental erformance Loss of coordination Headache Vomiting Dizziness Hot flashes Hallucinations Irregular heart rate; High blood pressure Seizures Panic attacks Psychosis Brain damage Addiction Antidepressants, especially MAOIs (can cause serotonin syndrome, an unpleasant and occasionallyfatal condition) Diet drugs (risk of serotonin syndrome) Other cold/cough medications Nondrowsy antihistamines (allergy medicines) Any stimulant drug (DXM increases heartrate as do stimulant medications) Alcohol Sedatives and hypnotics Drugs for Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and asthma nformation from National Institute on Drug Abuse, Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol & Drug AbuseWeb MD, Drugs.com, National Council on Patient Information and Education (talkaboutrx.org)