While many associate the “Banana Republic” with a popular clothing store, history buffs will recognize this term to illustrate political…
One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Dead, in the Old Ball Game
After viewing WKYC’s news report, Middletown official pitches ‘three strikes, you’re out’ Narcan plan, I was mortified to say the…
Beware of the “Holy Trinity”
With the Memorial Day Weekend upon us, I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind patients requiring regular use…
Anarchy will Trump Opioid Manufacturing Limits
Veterans Day is a reflective national holiday to honor those that severed in the US Military. These are the brave…
Painfully Buprenorphine
On April 4, 2016 guest bloggers Drs. Jacqueline Pratt Cleary and Joseph Gottwald (a student at the time) posted Buprenorphine, so…
Opportunistic Turds and Opioid Induced Constipation
Or another title as suggested by our guest blogger could be… “Politicians and reporters make a stink about opioid-induced constipation”…
Xtampza; A New Oxycodone ER Option
Last week (April 26, 2016), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xtampza (oxycodone extended-release), a twice-daily abuse deterrent…
Buprenorphine, so misunderstood
Endo Pharmaceuticals recently announced the availability of Belbuca, the first buccal formulation of buprenorphine FDA approved for pain. Belbuca is…
Breaking Bad 2.0: Is it possible to synthesize Oxycodone from Naloxone?
Or perhaps a conversion to Oxymorphone is plausible. The answer, NOT LIKELY! But, this is surely another reason to allow…
Comparing Gabapentin to Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain
Because of popular demand, Dr. Morganson and I decided to make this important post available to PainDr.com blog followers.…