Will my drug abuse history keep me from taking Opana?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Since Opana and drugs like it can become very addictive, you should tell your doctor about any drug or substance abuse in your past. Your doctor may still prescribe them if you need them for pain management, but he will likely carefully and closely monitor your health. This is very important to make sure you are less likely to become addicted to Opana.

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