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Types of Narcotic Drugs

Codeine
Codeine

drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing--a sleeping pill, muscle relaxer, tranquilizer, antidepressant, or antipsychotic medicine. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with codeine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic)
Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic)

Actiq (fentanyl citrate) is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Actiq treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medicine is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.

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Hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)
Hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Zohydro ER and Hysingla ER are extended-release forms of hydrocodone that are used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain. Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)

Do not take Dilaudid, Dilaudid-HP, or Exalgo if you are allergic to hydromorphone or any ingredients contained in this drug. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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Methadone
Methadone

Methadone reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without causing the "high" associated with the drug addiction. Methadone is used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs.

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Morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MSIR, MS Contin)
Morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MSIR, MS Contin)

What other drugs will affect MSIR (morphine)? Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before taking morphine with a sleeping pill, other narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

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Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone)
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone)

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to oxycodone: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Like other narcotic medicines, oxycodone can slow your breathing. Death may occur if breathing becomes too weak.

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