Is a Pain Pill Stronger Than Fentanyl?

Is an over the counter pain pill stronger than Fentanyl? That is a question that has plagued doctors for years. Doctors are not certain about the safety of this pain reliever, since it is still a controlled substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Recently, the question was raised again with the announcement that Canadian authorities are adding Fentanyl Pill to their list of prescription pain medications. The new pain pill, which is also called naloxone, will be available in Canada in July.

Can a pain pill stronger than Fentanyl be dangerous? The answer depends on the person taking the medication, their tolerance levels and the amount of the drug in their system at any given time. It would be highly unusual for someone who took only a small amount of the drug, say less than a gram, to overdose on it.

A doctor can write you a prescription for a painkiller, based on your medical history, in case you have chronic pain or your condition is very responsive to medication. Doctors feel that they do not need to warn people taking these powerful drugs about the possibility of overdose. They feel there is sufficient information on the internet about the dangers of opioids. According to the Canadian Pain Management Association, the government has advised doctors not to prescribe large doses to patients with only a little experience of taking them. The association goes on to say that even though it is important for doctors to educate patients about the risks of opioid use, they should not be discouraged from using them when necessary.

Stronger Than Fentanyl

The concern about prescribing larger quantities and not warning patients has been raised again with the news that Canadian doctors will be able to legally prescribe larger doses of naloxone. The doctor may be unaware that the amount the patient is prescribed could be larger than what would be tolerated. This could cause the patient to develop an adverse reaction and actually become addicted to the drug. This may be an alarming issue, especially if the patient is unaware that addiction can occur. Doctors may prescribe these pain pills for long periods of time without the patient being fully aware of the amount of narcotics being administered.

Since heroin is also available over the counter, patients can acquire this through a dealer or a friend, or by traveling to Mexico and snorting the drug. If an addict uses a credit card to pay for the pain pills, the amount of money available for abuse is limited. This means that the person can buy as many pain pills as he or she wants and when they wear off, they will only require one shot of the strong pain-relief medication. This allows the person a way to continue the habit without the fear of becoming addicted.

With the discovery of the new pain pill, stronger than fentanyl, there will be increased interest in finding out more about this new medication. Many questions still remain unanswered as regards whether this type of pain pill is truly stronger than fentanyl. It will most likely continue to be researched until someone finds a true solution to the ongoing problem of prescription drug abuse. Once it is discovered, however, it is likely to become more widely used. Addiction to these medications must be tackled head-on. Until then, people who take prescription pain pills must be extremely careful when choosing a remedy.