A vaccine in development would be the first proactive treatment for overdose and fentanyl addiction, if approved.

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Most hospitals already offer naloxone to anyone treated for an opioid overdose, but two hospitals are investigating whether ...

Blood pressure medications are commonly prescribed and are usually well-tolerated, but there are some serious side effects you should know about.

Although the FDA approved OTC naloxone to facilitate access, sales peaked in the first month it was available before quickly decreasing. The number of OTC units sold per million residents was much ...

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of ...

New research reveals previously unknown ways opioid receptors can function, opening the door to safer pain treatments.

Different blood sugar medications can cause different side effects. Learn more about some of the serious possible side effects of common diabetes medications here.

Though many Illinois libraries already have supplies of medications that can reverse opioid overdoses, a new state law will ...

She expected her body to change when she started taking Zepbound. But nobody told her what might happen to her marriage.