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… Take-Home Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose On this page: Overview Overview Naloxone is …
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… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, … overdose? An opioid drug overdose happens when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may … people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone program? In August 2012, B.C.’s Take Home …
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… Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine On this page: Overview … of your results as often as needed. You can also take your notebook and results with you to each doctor's … of your results as often as needed. You can also take your notebook and results with you to each doctor's …
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… Opioids On this page: About This Medicine About This … Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what … Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of an overdose, including: Cold, clammy skin. Confusion. Severe …
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… drugs. If you use street drugs or fake pills, you may take fentanyl without knowing it. This could quickly lead to … away. What can you do if someone has overdosed? If you have naloxone, give it as quickly as possible. This medicine can … Quick action could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone can reverse a fentanyl …
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… which of the following medicines to include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to … which of the following medicines to include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to …
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… can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home. You keep using, even though doing so hurts your … when you stop using opioids or use less (withdrawal). You take opioids to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms. Even … is part of treatment. Urgent treatment for an overdose Naloxone is a medicine that reverses the effects of an …
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… Opioids and adult children Last updated August 28, 2024 … used as a substitute in illegal drugs. Drug testing kits can help to know which drugs contain fentanyl, but they … after you call 9-1-1 , give breaths, and administer naloxone, an antidote drug that can help reverse the effects …
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… can cause serious harm and even death. If you decide to take opioids, here are some things to remember. Keep your … yourself by asking your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. It can help you—and even save your life—if you …
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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Overview … strong medicines. They can help you manage pain when you take them the right way. But if you misuse them, they can … can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home. You keep using, even though doing so hurts your …
