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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’s Efforts to Address the Misuse and Abuse of Opioids
2/6/2013- Timeline of FDA Activities/Events Addressing Opioid Misuse and Abuse (PDF - 1021KB)
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioids FDA Works to Reduce Risk of Opioid Pain Relievers
FDA Consumer Update articleFDA issues draft guidance on abuse-deterrent opioids
FDA News Release (1/9/2013)
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