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Painkillers
The name suggests just what they do -- kill pain. However, simple as the idea may be, there are still questions about what to use painkillers for, what types, and what happens when they're abused.
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Is it okay to mix Valium and Adderall XR?
Self-medicating Valium and Adderall is probably a bad idea. However, there are many good reasons that a doctor may prescribe both...
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How much Tylenol can you safely take when pregnant?
My doctor told me that no more then four Tylenol a day. If that doesn't help then he said he could give me something else. Ask...
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Can you give Children's Tylenol to cats for pain and if so how much?
Do not EVER give ANYTHING (that is not pet food/treats) to any animal without first talking to a Veterinarian. Just because...
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Do any over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen cause interaction problems with Straterra?
Tagamet ABSOLUTELY YES!!! DO NOT MIX COLD MEDICINE CONTAINING PHENYLEPHEDRINE (NASAL DECONGESTANT) IT TOTALLY WIPES OUT...
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Will Strattera show up in a urine drug test?
For Strattera, yes. Assuming a test exists. But the metabolites (like 4-hydroxyatomoxetine) aren't at all the same for drugs of...
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Is it safe to take Tylenol every day for months?
Yes you can, as long as it's within established prescription guidelines. Toxicity occurs if you take a lot in a short amount of...
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What is amoxicillin?
According to Wikipedia, "Amoxicillin (INN) or amoxycillin (former BAN) is a moderate-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic used to...
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Can you drink alcohol while taking lithium?
Drinking alcohol while on Lithium IS NOT OK! Lithium can cause dehydration and IT'S IMPORTANT that you drink at least 8 - 8...
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Will Subutex and Lithium taken while detoxing from alcohol and Darvocet cause horrible nightmares 10-12 times a night?
Detoxing from alcohol and darvocet will, by itself, cause many symptoms (including nightmares). If anything the lithium should...
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Can the effects of Morphine last for a long time?
Morphine does typically cause some side effects when taken for a short period of time, as prescribed by a doctor. Long term...
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Are nightmares normal when detoxing from alcohol and Darvocet?
Yes, you certainly do go through nightmares and they are quite normal while detoxing from alcohol or certain medications. Every...
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Can you take Adderall and Concerta together?
my doctors prescribed me aderall and ritilin together so i dont see why you couldnt mix adderall and concerta when concerta is...
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How long does Valium stay in your system?
3 days. Although I strongly discourage its use unless under the most dire of medical circumstances. Valium is very addictive....
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Can you give a dog Tylenol?
I can't believe the two answers below. No, you can NOT give your dog tylenol. Tylenol is FATAL to dogs. My dog is currently at an...
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What does morphine do to the body after long-term use?
As a long term Schedule 2 opiate patient (Duragesic 200mcg, 100mg Demerol, Percocet 10/325's, MS Contin 30mg's, etc., over the...
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What can be done to treat varicosecele pain aside from Tylenol if you have an allergy to aspirin and all other nsaids?
Cox-2 inhibitors.... none available over the counter. Celebrex (Celecoxib) Vioxx (Rofecoxib), Bextra (Valdecoxib), Prexige...
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Is it safe to take Tylenol PM while you are pregnant?
Doctors say it is normally safe to take Tylenol PM during pregnancy, but do check with your doctor to be sure. ________________ ...
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How many 500mg Tylenol pills would equal the relief of one Vicodin pill?
Regarding the ? of equigesic aspects your question poses qualities which raise "Red Flags" to me.As Vicodin is indicated for :...
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How do you use sure gel to pass a drug test?
The first thing you do is to see if they're using the "drug panels," which are little cards that have chemical-soaked paper stuck...
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Can green tea help mask a drug test?
Boatloads of cranberry juice, water, and time are really the only plausible things that help.
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How many mg of codeine does Tylenol 3 contain?
Tylenol 3 contains 30 mg of codeine.
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What more can an 8 months pregnant woman with an absessed tooth who has been on amoxicillin and Tylenol for 5 days now and is still in severe pain do?
You should call the dentist and let them know it's not getting better. They may need to give you stronger antibiotics or work on...
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Is Tylenol dangerous to your unborn child?
Tylenol is safe to take while you are pregnant as long as you take the recommended amount. It would only harm a fetus and...
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What does PAR mean when it refers to maintaining a certain level of products or drugs For example the PAR level for Tylenol is 10 boxes.?
The 2nd definition of PAR from the Random House College Dictionary circa 1982 is the 'average or normal' amount. When...
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Will tramadol show up in a urine drug test?
I just wanted to ad something to this, since I have some new information. I am going to a outpatient rehab clinic. In the normal...
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Is Tylenol OK for dogs?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should not be given to dogs, it has a degree of toxicity and may severely damage the dog's liver and...
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What can you take for pain besides Tylenol if you are 12 weeks' pregnant and have an abcsessed tooth?
It is typically safe for pregnant women to take opiates during pregnancy. Often doctors hesitate to prescribe other types of...
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How long does morphine Sulfate 100mg stay in your in your blood in your blood stream?
Generally morphine sulfate in 100mg may be fatal for a non tolerant user unless it is in time released form which is still a high...
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Is it safe to take Tylenol PM to help sleep when you're pregnant?
I took Tylenol PM when I was pregnant with my last baby with no ill effects. You might want to ask your Doctor, though! NO you...
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Is Darvocet a narcotic?
Darvocet (Dextropropoxyphene also know as Propoxyphene) is a fully synthetic opioid analgesic (ie a narcotic). It is used to...
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Will taking Tylenol with Codeine while you're pregnant cause birth defects?
Because Tylenol and Codeine contains aa strong painkillers which is dangerous to adults when taken too much and when taken during...
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Is it safe to be taking Gabapentin and Oxycocet and be on the Fentanyl Patch for treatment of Spinal Stenosis?
While each person of course is different, for many of us in formal pain programs it's actually very common. Duragesic is your...
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What is opium?
Opium is a drug made from the poppy plant. Poppies grow in many different countries but most poppies today are used to make...
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What do Morphine tablets look like?
Morphine Sulfate 100 are round like a flattened pea: color=grey (Mallinkrodt) Morphine Sulfate 60 are round like a flattened...
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Is there any human over the counter medicine you can buy for your dog at a regular store such as Tylenol for fever or pain or cough syrup for cough?
Aspirin is the only thing you can give a dog OTC. Everything else is toxic. The amount you should give him or her depends on the...
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What effect does marijuana have on the eye pupils?
Yes it effects your eyes it makes them blurry so you cannot see very well Smoking marijuana usually doesn't effect a person's...
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If you have a headache while on Depakote can you take tylenol?
Funny you mention this. I am on the drug and took tylenol earlier today... not feeling too good. I am noticing my mood take a...
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What painkiller do you take for tooth pain?
Advil/Motrin (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and Aspirin are NSAID's (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs) that are very effective...
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Does tylenol for arthritis prevent arthritic pain?
Yes! If you are anticipating anything that will cause your arthritis to act up, take it before you start this project. It also...
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Can you take tylenol and nasal spray together?
Yes you can.
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How does the drug fentanyl appear on a urine drug screening test Will it come up as an opiate?
I think it does show up as an opiate since it has morphine in it, or will it show up as oxymorphine? anyone else? Fentanyl does...
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What could be wrong if you've had pain and pressure by your temples nose and eyes for 5 days but do not have a cold or stuffy nose and have taken Advil Tylenol and Sudafed but nothing helps?
It sounds like you have sinus congestion (sinus blockages). When your sinuses are blocked they create pressure in your head and...
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Can you still take Tylenol while on birth control?
No, it can react with Birth Control Pills and never take it while breast feeding or pregnant. Advil is fine from my beliefs.
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How many milligrams of codeine is in a tylenol 3?
15meg mine usually have 30
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Is it safe to take Tylenol in the first month of pregnancy?
Yes, very safe. Just take the regular kind or half the normal dose in the strong stuff.
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Is it safe to take Tylenol for a sore throat and Nyquil for a cough at the same time?
Depends on how much you are taking. Nyquil has aceteminephen (sp?)in it too so you should see what the total dose is that you...
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Is morphine sulphate water soluble?
Yes but ms contin contains wax. -- Morphine sulphate is soluble to 60mg/ml water @ room temperature. Oddly (different from...
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Is it possible to get pregnant if you take orthotricyclen for 1 year and you take tylenol and benedryl and have unprotected sex while on your period?
Tylenol and Benendryl should have no affect on the pill. You can have unprotected sex any day of the month if you are on the...
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If you just had two wisdom teeth removed on your right side 3 days ago would it be ok to smoke marijuana as an alternative to Tylenol 3 with codeine?
No, you will get dry socket.
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Can you overdose on Tylenol?
Easily Tylenol/Acetaminophen/Paracetamol can be overdosed on. For average size adults, greater than 4g in 1 day will be toxic...
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Is tylenol arthritis pain medicine a barbiturate?
Nope - it is just a higher dose of acetaminophen (regular Tylenol). Barbiturates must be prescribed by a doctor.
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Can you eat grapefruit while taking lexapro?
Yes. :)
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Is equate extra strength pain reliever pm equivalent to tylenol pm?
pain reliever has the acetametaphine which is tylenol. The tylenol pm is tylenol with benedryl added. It is the equivalent of...
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Is it good to take a painkiller a day?
Painkillers are either addictive or can damage the liver over time. One a day isn't horrible, but if a pill a day is needed,...
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What is the street name of fentanyl?
From wikipedia.com: A dosage form of fentanyl which has appeared on the streets are the fentanyl lollipops Actiq, which are sold...
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Is percocet and morphine in the same drug category?
Basically, yes. Percocet is a combination of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen (Tylenolâ„¢). Morphine, like oxycodone,...
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Can narcotics cause fluid retention or edema?
Yes and sometimes it can be quite severe.
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How does morphine compare with tegratol?
Tegratol is a seizure medication also used for bipolar disorder. Morphine is an opiate pain killer. They have absolutely...
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Is Tylenol safe to take while pregnant?
Yes, assuming you don't have some other condition which would make it unsafe to take Tylenol (such as liver disease).
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Strongest pain killer?
Fentanyl: it's about 80 times as powerful as morphine dilaudid : it's way stronger than morphine and 4 times stronger than...
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What are the negative effects of morphine?
Drowsiness & addictiveness.
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How long does soma stay in your system?
Three days max. But nine times out of ten basic drug tests dont test for soma.
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What are scheduled IV narcotics?
Medications with mild addictive properties. These include valium, xanax, klonopin, ambien, lunesta.
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What is quinine water used for?
Tonic water containing quinine is used in gin and tonic drinks. Originally, this was for the anti-malarial qualities of...
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Can painkillers harm a feotus?
Hey You know how made painkillers?
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Will taking two xanax and and two painkillers codienes on sunday afternoon show up on my drug test on thursday afternoon?
Unless prescribed by your doctor you should never take Xanax with anything until you have cleared it at least with the...
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Can you take darvocet with dextromethorphan?
You could, but it might make you sick.
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How does long-term one month use of morphine 100 mg patches affect the body?
It only takes three days usage of morphine to become addicted. This is true for unsubstantiated use. I have taken morphine in...
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What is the best painkiller for earache?
If for some reason you can't take any medications, or you need immediate relief until the meds kick in, warm up some olive oil or...
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Can you overdose by touching someone using fentanyl?
No. Of course not.
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Is vicodin and darvocet in the same catagory when taking a urinedrug test Would they both show up as opiates or each individual drug. Many thanks.?
I have a permanent injury and have a darvocet prescription. Without thinking I took a dose of my wifes hydrocodone cough syrup...
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Can you occasionally mix three Ibuprofin pills with Tylenol Cough Sore Throat liquid?
If I were you I would only take 1 Ibuprofen(depending on what the MG's are) and then the Tylenol Cough medicine,because Ibuprofen...
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What is maximum safe dosage of tylenol per day?
4 grams/day is the maximum amount. That is equivalent to 8 extra strength (500 mg/tablet) Tylenol tablets. Adults should not...
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Can i take tylenol cold when taking adderall for a cold?
I don't think you're taking Adderall for a cold, at least I hope not! Tylenol should not have any interactions with Adderall when...
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Was the man who invented Tylenol a pharmaceutical Scientist?
Tylenol [acetaminophen] was discovered by David W. Young, a graduate of Covington Latin School and the University of Kentucky,...
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What is the difference between Aspirin Tylenol and Ibuprofen?
Ask folks who work in an office or factory, and they’ve no doubt heard the question: “Does anyone have an Advil?” People...
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Is there something wrong with your unborn child if the top of your stomach hurts ever since you started taking Tylenol with codeine?
The pain you are experiencing is probably not a sign that something is wrong with your baby, but it could be a sign that...
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Can you mix Morphine with Oxycontin?
It completely depends on your tolerance. I have mixed Morphine and Oxycontin together, and they seem to harmonize quite nicely in...
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Would you be able to detect morphine in urine?
Absolutely detectable. It's only ok if you took it very short term and it was prescribed to you. (You have to have...
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Is taking 60mg of morphine daily for 3 years harming the liver?
Very possibly. I would advice against taking any prescription medicine to this extent. It would also put lots of stress on the...
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Will 5000 mg of tylenol takin in under 6 hours hurt me?
That is more than enough to cause severe liver damage, or death. If you have taken a dose that large you should see your doctor...
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Can you take Ativan with Tylenol or Advil?
yes
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Is it true that you should not give a 2-year-old tylenol for low fevers because her doctor said healing works better to let the fever run its course?
I know it sounds a little odd, but I have heard that low-grade fevers are actually your body's way of fending off and purging...
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Can taking painkillers cancel out the Depo-Provera shot?
No. The only medication that has a documented effect on birth control is antibiotics.
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What advantages of using analgesic drugs over opiate morphine?
In very simple terms, doctors will use as little pain reliever as necessary to make the patient comfortable. To look further,...
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Is Tylenol bad for your liver?
Tylenol is just a trade name for paracetamol. Paracetamol is dangerous to the liver if you exceed the recommended dosage. When...
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Can i give Painkillers to guinea pigs?
not human ones! they are made for humans!
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Can you take Tylenol together with Effexor?
Yes, there is no known reaction between the two medications.
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How do painkillers kill bacteria?
Painkillers (analgesics) do not kill bacteria or viruses. They reduce the pain by: reducing swelling and other inflammation...
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How long does a 50mcg fentanyl patch stay in your body?
1-5 days respectfully. Respectively, not respectfully.
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If Tylenol 3 is no longer working how long do you have to stop taking it before it is effective again?
It depends. It would only take about a week to 2 weeks tops. You might want to up your dosage (dependign on the advice on of...
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How does morphine affect the body over years?
well i think that the body is used to morphine now and is addicted and you don't want it to be jfhs ajf Some people have...
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Can your 10lb miniature Hotdog take tylenol for pain A year ago he had back surgery for a blown disc now it seems he may have arthritus which the vet told me might happen.?
NEVER give your pet any medication on your own. Take your little dog to the vets and have a diagnosis made. If you can't afford...
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How much morphine sulfate should be taken?
The typical course for an adult starts with 30mg every eight hours. If you're really sensitive I'd cut that in half or maybe...
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Can morphine kill you?
Yes, it can.
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Can you take Tylenol together with Advil?
Follow the directions on the bottle. If in doubt, talk to your doctor. Tylenol is acetaminophen and can cause liver damage if...
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In what state is Tylenol with Codeine legal?
All States with a valid prescription. It can be obtained over the counter in Canada and Mexico. Just don't bring them back into...
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Can a female use a males urine to pass a drug screen?
Yes, as long as hormones aren't being tested.
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Can morphine cause difficulty in swallowing?
Yes it is part of the allergic reactions. You should go to the hospital if it continues or worsens.
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How long does it take for the effects of morphine to start?
It is almost immediate. In some cases when people are in the hospital in great pain they will have an IV Morphine drip and have...
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