The government ordered 14 unapproved narcotic painkillers off the market Tuesday, prescription versions of potent morphine, hydromorphone and oxycodone. Questions and answers about the specifics of the action can be found at the FDA website.
A concerning thing about this action is that it is not a recall. While manufacturers have been ordered to stop producing and distributers have been ordered to stop selling, the current stock of these untested narcotics will remain on the pharmacy shelves until depleted.
The FDA has been clear that the safety of these untested drugs is unknown. They have also been clear that even the approved ones have lethal and addictive side effects.
If you are currently taking one of the painkillers that was taken off of the market, please contact your physician. And even if you've been taking an approved one, but are dissatified with the results, please contact us.
There are non-pharmaceutical alternatives to living a pain-free lifestyle, and we can help.
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