Please review the information listed here and initial each item. In Nevada, per Assembly Bill 474, prescribers must inform their patients of information regarding the treatment of pain with the use if a controlled substance. It is important that you review the following information carefully to make an informed choice about the medication(s) prescribed.
I understand that I am being prescribed medications, including controlled substance for the treatment of pain.
I understand that all pain medications, including controlled substances, have different benefits and risk in the treatment of my symptoms.
I understand that prescribed controlled substances can carry serious risk of addiction and overdose, especially with prolonged use.
I understand that I am not to use the controlled substance prescribed to me in conjunction with drugs, alcohol or other medications (unless otherwise directed by my prescriber).
I understand that when I take controlled substances, I may experience certain reactions or side effects that could be dangerous, including but not limited to, sleepiness or sedation, constipation, nausea, itching, allergic reactions, problems with thinking clearly, slowing of my reactions, or slowing of my breathing.
I understand that when I take controlled substances, it may not be safe for me to drive a car, operate machinery, or take care of other people. If I feel sedated, confused or otherwise impaired by these medications, I understand that I should not do things that would put myself or other people at risk for being injured.
I understand that when I take controlled substances, I may become physically dependent on them, meaning my body will become accustomed to taking the medications daily, and I would experience withdrawal sickness if I stop them or cut back on them too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, body aches, muscle cramps, runny nose, anxiety, and sleep problems.
I understand that I may become addicted to controlled substances and require addiction treatment if I cannot control how I am using them, or if I continue to use them for a prolonged period of time.
I understand that anyone can develop an addiction to pain medications, but people who have had problems with mental illness or with controlling drug or alcohol use in the past or who have a parent or sibling who has had a drug or alcohol abuse problems are at higher risk.
I understand that I must store prescriptions in a secure place out of reach of children, other family members and others and/or use a locked medicine cabinet. To safely dispose of unused medications, I can return the unused medications in the bottle to a local pharmacy, a local drug take -back day, or a local police or sheriff substation in my community, or I may safely dispose of them by dissolving them in a Dettera pouch. I understand that I am not to dispose of unused medications into the toilet or sink.
I understand that my doctor cannot refill my controlled medication via telephone and, therefore, any request for refills will require another office visit with a possible assessment or consultation. I understand that my doctor may decline to refill my prescription if he believes it to be medically unnecessary or harmful to my well-being. I understand that I am being prescribed a controlled substance for a short duration.
I understand that due to risk of possible overdose from use of controlled substances, the opioid overdose antidote naloxone (Narcan) is now available without a prescription. I may obtain naloxone (Narcan) from a pharmacist.
For Women: It is my responsibility to tell my prescriber immediately if I think I am pregnant or if I am thinking of about getting pregnant. I understand the risk to a fetus of chronic exposure to controlled substances during pregnancy, including the risk of fetal dependency on the controlled substance, neonatal abstinence syndrome, neurologic and heart problems in the baby, prematurity and fetal or neonatal death.