Opioid Types and Side Effects

TYPES OF OPIOIDS

        Codeine (only available in generic form)

        Fentanyl (Abstral, Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Onsolis)

        Hydrocodone (Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER)

        Hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin)

        Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)

        Meperidine (Demerol)

        Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose)

        Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, MorphaBond ER)

        Oxycodone (Oxaydo, OxyContin)

        Oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet)

        Oxycodone and naloxone

SIDE EFFECTS

        Constipation (most common)

        Dizziness

        Nausea (highly common)

        Sedation

        Respiratory depression (most dangerous)