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Opioids

Opioids are used to treat pain, opioid dependence, and diarrhea. They work by affecting areas of the brain that sense pain and by allowing more fluid to be absorbed in the small intestine.

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Key takeaways

Opioids are typically used to treat chronic pain that's moderate to severe. But they also have some other uses. They work by binding to specific receptors in your brain and spinal cord to reduce the perception of pain. These medications come in different forms, including oral pills, extended-release tablets, and injectable solutions. Examples include tramadol (ConZip), oxycodone (Roxicodone, Oxycontin), and morphine extended-release (MS Contin). And methadone (Methadose) is an opioid that treats opioid use disorder, as well as chronic pain..

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Roxicodone (oxycodone)

as low as$7

Oxycodone (Roxicodone) is a moderately priced drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both generic and brand versions. Generic oxycodone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Ultram (tramadol)

as low as$8

Tramadol (Ultram) is an inexpensive drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic tramadol is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Kadian (morphine ER)

as low as$20

Morphine ER (Kadian, MS Contin) is a moderately priced drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions.

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MS Contin (morphine ER)

as low as$20

Morphine ER (Kadian, MS Contin) is a moderately priced drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions.

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Methadose (methadone)

as low as$8

Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose) is an inexpensive drug used to treat severe pain. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic methadone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons and cash prices may be lower.

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Dolophine (methadone)

as low as$15

Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose) is an inexpensive drug used to treat severe pain. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic methadone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons and cash prices may be lower.

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Dilaudid (hydromorphone)

as low as$18

Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is a moderately priced drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic hydromorphone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Olinvyk

as low as$21

OLICERIDINE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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morphine

as low as$25

MORPHINE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Conzip (tramadol ER)

as low as$26

TRAMADOL treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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morphine once-daily

as low as$30

MORPHINE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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codeine

as low as$31

CODEINE treats pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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fentanyl

as low as$36

Fentanyl (Duragesic) is a moderately priced drug used to treat chronic pain. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. it is available in generic and brand versions. Generic fentanyl is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Exalgo (hydromorphone ER)

as low as$44

HYDROMORPHONE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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oxymorphone

as low as$58

Oxymorphone (Opana) is an expensive drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic oxymorphone is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Demerol (meperidine)

as low as$76

MEPERIDINE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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opium

as low as$91

OPIUM TINCTURE treats occasional diarrhea. It works by slowing down an overactive bowel, which decreases the number of bowel movements you have. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Hysingla ER (hydrocodone ER)

as low as$92

HYDROCODONE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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oxymorphone ER

as low as$95

OXYMORPHONE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. This medication is long-acting. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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Qdolo

as low as$125

TRAMADOL treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Oxycontin (oxycodone ER)

as low as$169

OXYCODONE treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications do not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. It is a long-acting medication. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

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Oxaydo

as low as$252

OXYCODONE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications do not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Nucynta

as low as$315

Nucynta (tapentadol) is an opioid used to relieve short term moderate to severe pain. Tapentadol is a controlled substance and a new prescription must be obtained for each fill. There is no generic version of Nucynta available, but there is a twice-daily extended release option, Nucynta ER.

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levorphanol

as low as$316

LEVORPHANOL treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Roxybond

as low as$360

OXYCODONE treats severe pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications do not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids.

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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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