DRUGS TO AVOID - MAP
The following is a partial list of drugs which have been known by actual
experience to be hazardous in sobriety. We recommend that you give a copy of
this list to your physician for your records. You keep the original. Prior to taking
any new medication prescribed by your physician, you are required to check with
your COMPLIANCE OFFICER to make certain it is appropriate.
Medicines for sleep: Ambien, Lunesta, Dalmane, Restoril, Halcion, Nembutal,
Seconal, Doriden, Placidyl, Chloral Hydrate, Tuinal, Sleepeze, Sominex, Unisom,
Tylenol PM, Diphenhydramine.
Narcotics: codeine (Tylenol #2, 3, 4 or Empirin #2, 3, 4), Morphine, Dilaudid,
Demerol, Stadol, Nubain, Talwin, Darvon, Darvocet, Percodan, Percocet,
Vicodin, Tylox, Norco, dolophine, duragesic, MS Contin, Oxycontin,
propoxyphene, Roxanol, Ultiva, Hydrocodone, Ultram/Tramadol,
Nucynta/Tapentadol, Fentynal, or any of the synthetic derivatives of
opioids/narcotics, Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex,
Tranquilizers, Sedatives, Hypnotics, Barbiturates : meprobamate (Miltown,
Equanil),Butalbital, Phenobarbital, Tuinal, Seconal,and Benzodiazepines (Valium,
Librium, Serax, Xanax, Ativan, Tranxene, Klonapin etc.). The Benzodiazepines
are particularly hazardous because of their wide usage, easy availability, and high
addiction potential.
Stimulants: cocaine, amphetamines, Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta , Vyvanse,
Ephedra, Phentermine/Adipex and all stimulants, weight control and diet aids.
Over-the-counter medications: These are a frequent cause of relapse. Beware of
OTC medications in general. Some, including cough and cold medicines, may be
30-40 proof and contain alcohol (i.e. Nyquil, any medication containing
dextromethorphan, herbal suppliments with sedative effects.
Mouthwash/Dental Hygiene, Dr. Tichner’s, :Listerine, Mouthwashes containing
alcohol
Alcohol (liquor, beer, wine, cough medicines, etc.). Food items where the full
alcohol content has not been cooked out, extracts. “Elixir” contains alcohol.-
cooking wine
Antihistamines: This will mean avoidance of all remedies containing
decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (or drugs having a mood altering effect)
for coughs, colds, hay fever, sinus trouble, and related conditions. (Examples:
Contact, Dristan, Novahistine, Dramamine, Benadryl, Vistaril and Atarax, Chlor-
Trimeton, Dimetane,sudafed hydroxyzine, Periactin, Tavist, )
