If you are prescribed an opioid-based pain medication, you are at risk for developing an opioid use disorder.

At Risk for Opioid use Disorder?

  • Surgery: Those receiving opioid medication after surgery.

  • Manual Labor: Work that is physically demanding can lead to daily pain.

  • Dental: Those receiving opioid medication after procedure.

  • Trauma: Childhood traumas increase risk of substance use in adults.

  • Back Pain: Opioid has been a common prescription upon initial visit.

  • Prior Substance Use

  • Prior Prescriptions

Medications to Ask your Doctor About

Pain Medication Spectrum

(Consult with doctor before use)

Over the Counter Medication

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

(acetaminophen)
Pain & Fever Reduction

NSAIDS

Advil, Motrin

(Ibuprofen)
Pain, Fever Reduction, & Anti-inflammatory

Aleve

(Naproxen)
Pain, Fever Reduction, & Anti-inflammatory

Combination Drugs

Midol Preps

(Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine, Naproxen)
Bloating, Headaches, Fatigue, Menstrual Symptoms

Excedrin, Migraine

(Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Ibuprofen)
Migraines

Prescription Medication

Non-opioid

Lyrica, Ultram, & Neurontin

(Pregablin, Tramadol, Gabapentin)
Moderate to Severe Pain

Cymbalta & Topamax

(Duloxetine & Topiramate)
Moderate to Severe Pain
(Also used for Anti-Depressant, Anxiety)

Opioid

Norco

(Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen)
Moderate to Severe Pain

Oxycontin & Percocet

(Oxycodone & Acetaminophen)
Severe Pain

Kadian & Dilaudid

(Morphine & Hydromorphone)
Severe Pain

Opana & Duragesic

(Oxymorphone & Fentanyl Patch)
Severe Pain