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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Morphine, and other combination products such as Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen) and Norco (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) are opioid pain medicines; they are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Stopping these medicines cold turkey, especially if you have been on them for a long time or at higher doses, can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including generalized pain, restlessness, anxiety, and an upset stomach. Opioid pain medicines should be reduced at a gradual rate under the guidance of a doctor.AntibioticsAntibiotics are one of the drug classes that, often, patients do not complete the whole course that is prescribed. When someone has an infection, their symptoms typically improve after 3 to 4 days of taking antibiotics. The return of energy and fever resolve makes people think there is no need for antibiotics. However, not finishing the entire course of antibiotics may allow some bacteria to survive and worsen the infection. Then this resistant strain of bacteria will lead to the ineffectiveness of the antibiotics designed to kill them. Therefore, you must complete the entire course of antibiotics prescribed to you even when you start to feel better. If you experience side effects from the antibiotics, you should discuss them with your doctor before discontinuing the antibiotic on your own. Medication Safety TipsAlways talk to your doctor before discontinuing medication, including prescription medicines and over-the-counter products. Ask your doctor if it is safe to stop taking a particular drug when you feel better.If it is not safe to stop suddenly, make sure you understand how to gradually reduce the medication safely.Learn about the withdrawal reactions and side effects of stopping a medicine cold turkey. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these signs and symptoms.References:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/truven-health-analytics-npr-health-poll-finds-cost-is-top-cause-of-unfilled-prescriptions-300516467.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK361010/https://www.mayoclinic.org/prednisone-withdrawal/expert-answers/faq-20057923https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526012/https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/glaucoma-eyedrop-medicinehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39949/https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/medicines/stopping-medication
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