OXYCONTIN The strong narcotic pain reliever is similar to morphine and is designed to treat moderate to severe pain expected to last for a long time. It should be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by a doctor, not on an as-needed basis. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite and weakness. ...more

December 30, 2007

SARASOTA COUNTY - A jail nurse has been hit with a felony drug charge for replacing an inmate's oxycodone pills with Tylenol and taking the prescription drug home, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

November 13, 2007

Just when the TV ads had you convinced that there's a drug to cure any real or imagined illness, another batch of researchers comes along to spoil the party. ...more

September 11, 2007