Watch for Confusion With Buprenorphine Rxs for Chronic Pain

November 2021

You may see more patients get buprenorphine (Belbuca, Butrans, etc) to treat chronic pain.

That's because buprenorphine seems to relieve chronic pain similarly to other opioids (oxycodone, etc)...but may be less risky.

For example, buprenorphine may limit the chance of dangerously slow breathing...cause less euphoria...and have less potential for misuse.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Know When and How to Dispense COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Transdermal Patches Ramp Up Transdermal Patch Safety
Aspirin Avoid Mix-Ups With Vazalore, a New OTC Aspirin
Veterinary Medicine Stay Alert for Human Meds That May Be Harmful to Cats or Dogs
Med Safety Don't Count on Med Labeling and Packaging to Be Foolproof
Days' Supply Calculate Correct Days' Supply for Eye and Ear Drops
Medication Errors Have a Plan to Respond to Med Errors
Neurology & Pain Watch for Confusion With Buprenorphine Rxs for Chronic Pain
Hair Loss Listen for Questions About Meds for Male Pattern Baldness