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Gastrointestinal medications
Heartburn/upset stomach medications that are OKAY
to use are:
* Prilosec-OTC
* Ranitidine (Zantac)
* Antacids (Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Pepcid)
* Famotidine
Diarrhea
ACCEPTABLE medications include:
* Imodium AD (Loperamide)
* Kaopectate
Constipation
These should all be avoided if you have an eating
disorder. If you do not, the following medications
CAN BE TAKEN:
* Docusate sodium (Colace)
* Metamucil Powder
* Senokot (Senna)
Miscellaneous
Diet Medications
The majority of diet medications have stimulant
properties; many contain actual amphetamines,
which are extremely addictive. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that you avoid all of these types of
medications.
Some specific examples of diet pills that should be
AVOIDED are:
* Sibutramine (Meridia-Rx)
* Phentermine (Adipex-Rx)
* Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine-Rx)
Mouthwash
Many OTC mouthwashes contain anywhere from 9-21
percent alcohol. Any brand of mouthwash that contains
alcohol SHOULD NOT be used. Some examples of
brands that contain alcohol are: Listerine, Plax, Cepacol,
and Scope.
Some brands that are OKAY to use are: Colgate,
Fluorigard, ACT, and ACT Kids.
Sleep Agents
It is best to AVOID all sleep medications since they
have depressant-like properties. The best treatment for
insomnia is to find ways to relax. Some find it helpful to
meditate, listen to music, or take a hot bath before bed.
It is extremely important to find something that works
for you. If you still have difficulty falling or staying
asleep, discuss this with your physician and recovery
team.
The following are some common medications used for
sleep that you should AVOID:
* All Benzodiazepenes
* Diphenhydramine (Unisom, Sominex-OTC)
* Zolpidem (Ambien-Rx)
* Zaleplon (Sonata-Rx)
* Eszopiclone (Lunesta - Rx)
Motion Sickness
Again, the majority of these agents have mood-altering
effects and should be AVOIDED. A few examples are:
* Meclizine (Bonine-OTC, Antivert-Rx)
* Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine-OTC)
* Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop-Rx)
Options for Opioid Treatment &
Overdose Prevention
People who have an opioid use disorder should know
about treatment options that are available. Here is a
brief description of some of the options.
Counseling
Individual and group counseling often focus on getting
a person to stop using drugs. Treatment then shifts to
helping the person stay free of drugs. The counselor
tries to help the person:
* See the problem and make changes
* Repair damaged relationships
* Build new community with people who do not use
drugs
Members of counseling groups support each other
and help find ways to live without using drugs. Group
members also share their experiences and talk about
their feelings and problems, and many find that others
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