Working to prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid-related harms.
11 million people in the United States age 12 and older misused prescription pain relievers in the past year.
At Drug Safe Solano, we want to keep you safe. To prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid-related harms, please keep these tips in mind.
Lock Up Medications
Keep all medications locked away in a secure lock box.
Daily medications must also be kept out of reach and locked away.
Do not depend on “childproof” caps.
Be prepared with Poison Control’s number programmed into your phone(s) – 1-800-222-1222.
Know Your Medication (Opioid Side Effects)
Possibility of increasing tolerance to medication, thus, requiring more medication to achieve pain relief
Possibility of acquiring a dependence to medication, thus, leading to withdrawal if medication is stopped
Possibility of increasing one’s sensitivity to pain
Possibility of constipation
Possibility of nausea and/or vomiting
Possibility of dry mouth
Possibility of sleepiness and dizziness
Possibility of confusion
Possibility of developing or increasing depression
Possibility of itching and/or sweating
Possibility of lowering levels of testosterone resulting in lower sex drive, less energy and less strength
Storing Your Medications
Keep all the individual’s medications separate from one another to avoid confusion and accidental taking of the wrong medication.
Keep all medications in their original container. This identifies whose medication it is, protects the medication (amber plastic), lets you see the amount and times for dosing, has the pharmacy information on the bottle, and avoids confusion on what the medication is.
