Opana Use
Opana Use
Opana is also called Oxymorphone. Opana is a drug that is a very powerful semi-synthetic opioid that is a lot like morphine. Opana is classified with all the other narcotic pain relievers. Opana is most often used to treat people who are experiencing moderate to severe pain for long periods of time. Opana can also be used as a medication before surgery in order to help with sedations and to reduce anxiety. Opana works by dulling the pain perception centers in the brain and at a higher doses opana can end up affecting other system of the body including respiratory and circulatory systems.
Opana usually comes in the form of a table but it can also be given by injection or as a suppository. The extended release form of Opana lasts anywhere from 6 to 36 hours at a time. Opana has various street or slang names that include Mrs. O, Pink O, and O Bomb.
What are the side effects of opana use?
The most common side effects of opana use include but are not limited to:
- Nausea
- Vomiting and stomach pain
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Memory problems
- Insomnia
The more serious but yet more rare side effects of opana use are but are not limited to:
- Slow heartbeat
- Shallow breathing
- Cold and clammy skin
- Confusion
- Uncoordinated muscle movements
- Light-headedness
- Abnormal thinking
- Inability to urinate
- Memory loss
- Insomnia
- Severe weakness
- Fainting
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Death
Opana use is reported as being very effective in treating severe pain but it also has been reported to severely impair the opana user’s mental and physical performance. Some individuals have reported that Opana decreases their sex drive and that opana use can cause severe constipation. Women have reported that opana use has caused interruptions in their menstrual cycles.
Opana Abuse
Opana abuse and addiction has become more and more common and is reported to be one of the highest when compared to other similar drugs that are used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain. There have also been very high overdose rates with opana use over the past few years.
Oxymorphone came out as a table in the early 1970’s as Numorphan but was withdrawn because it was so desperately wanted by narcotic addicts. During this time oxymorphone tablets or opana were known as “blues” because of the light blue color of the tablet. Because the tablets did not have many binders holding them together they were very easy to break down in water and shoot up making them a god send to addicts and junkies everywhere. Oxymorphone or blues were considered much better than heroin. Before they were removed these oxymorphone tablets were one of the most sought after and well-regarded opioids within the IV drug user’s community.
Opana addiction
Because opana is an opiate narcotic it has a high potential for addiction just like any other narcotic opiate. Tolerance and physical dependence due to opana use is common and happens quickly. Opana use quickly takes a toll on users and can cause many dangerous long-term effects, the worst being an intense addiction to the drug.
Opana Withdrawal Symptoms
When someone tries to abruptly stop their opana use they will experience what is known as opana withdrawal symptoms. These withdrawal symptoms from opana use are reported worse than those withdrawal symptoms from heroin. Some opana withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to:
- Dysphonia
- Sweating
- Craving for more opana
- Body aches
- Nausea
- Severe abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Restlessness
- Diarrhea
- Tremors
Sources: http://www.rxlist.com/opana-side-effects-drug-center.htm