Question

Which pain medications are addictive?

Answer 1

Opioids, a family of drugs that have effects similar to those of opium or morphine, can be addictive. Addiction is when a person craves a drug and seeks it out despite potential harm. Opioids include:

• Codeine
• Fentanyl (including brand name Duragesic)
• Oxycodone (including brand name OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Tylox, and Roxicet))
• Morphine (including brand name MS Contin)
• Meperidine (including brand name Demerol)
• Hydrocodone (including brand name Vicodin and Lortab)
• Hydromorphone (including brand name Dilaudid)