Posted by undopaminergic on September 25, 2021, at 14:51:26
In reply to Re: Why do meds constantly stop working for me? » undopaminergic, posted by SLS on September 25, 2021, at 13:49:15
> > > Fentanyl is often the only substance that has the ability to relieve cancer patients of the severe pain they experience. To my knowledge, Fentanyl is the most powerful opioid analgesic in the world. Now, everyone is screwed. Damned public.
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> > If you mean potency per unit of weight, I think etorphine is the most powerful.
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> I had never heard of it, but you are right. In the US, etorphine is listed as a Schedule I drug. Fentanyl is listed as a Schedule II drug. So I guess it would be hard to have a doctor prescribe etorphine. Can cancer pain be treated with a Schedule I drug? I know cocaine can be used for topical ophthalmic indications, but it is only Schedule II.
>It is mainly used as a tranquiliser for large animals, such as elephants.
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