Belforal
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Beforal is the brand name for the generic medication Butorphanol. This morphine-type synthetic opioid analgesic is also available as the brand Moradol or under veterinary trade names such as Buturphic, Dolorex, Morphasol, Torbugesic and Torbutrol. Aside from the human applications of Beforal, it is also used as a narcotic for pain relief in horses.
Beforal is presented as a white crystalline substance and is generally administered intravenously according to prescribed dosages that can vary per individual. Beforal can also be available as a spray, which has helped to contribute to the abuse of the drug. Beforal is highly addictive and is not controlled in most states in the United States.
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Abuses of Beforal
Beforal and its other derivatives were manufactured by companies that believed the drugs to possess a very low risk of addiction compared to other narcotics used to treat pain. These claims led the FDA to allow practitioners to widely prescribe the medication with little or no safeguards. Despite these beliefs, Beforal is a narcotic that is extremely addictive and instances of abuse are widespread.
Medical professionals do strongly advise patients on the application of their dosage and prescribing limitations, appropriate directions for use and frequent monitoring to minimize the risk of abuse and physical dependence with this medication. Those individuals with a history of drug abuse or patients who receive the drug on a continuous basis for an extended period of time are especially at risk for addiction and abuse with Beforal.
Effects of Beforal
Beforal that is taken without a prescription or beyond the prescribed amount, an individual can easily run the risk of a reaction to the medication. If a person is allergic to the drug, they can break out in hives, experience difficulty breathing or the swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
The medication can cause serious side effects, include pounding or uneven heartbeats, increased blood pressure, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, problems with urination, tremors, confusion, feeling like they are floating, a feeling of light-headedness or fainting, drowsiness, constipation, nausea or vomiting, warmth or redness under the skin, dry mouth, blurred vision or ringing in the ear.
Withdrawal of Beforal
The ongoing use of Beforal can result in a physical dependence on or tolerance of the drug. Abrupt cessation of Beforal can cause an individual to experience symptoms of withdrawal.
The withdrawal symptoms that can occur with Beforal include, but are not limited to:
• Anxiety
• Agitation
• Tremulousness
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Insomnia
• Confusion
• Incoordination
• Hallucinations
• Aches and pains
• Cold- or flu-like symptoms
• Goose bumps
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Mood swings
• Nausea
• Pain
• Respiratory problems
• Rigors (fever chills)
• Sleeping difficulties
• Sweating
Treatment of Beforal Addiction
As Beforal is an opiate drug, it can be very difficult to treat. Opiate addiction is often marked by a long-term mental and physical addiction to the drug, making it that much harder to successfully treat a patient dealing with this addiction. An individual struggling with an addiction to Beforal should be examined by a board-certified physician and board-certified psychiatrist to determine proper treatment.
Quality treatment centers will often recommend a comfortable detox using withdrawal medications This is highly recommended for Beforal abuse. This method is used to correct the chemical imbalances in the individual suffering with an addiction and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to address cravings for the drug.
