Signs, Symptoms And Side Effects Of Pentazocine Abuse
- Tolerance and dependence
- Out-of-control use of pentazocine
- Drug-seeking behaviors
- Continuing to use pentazocine despite negative effects on health
- Sacrificing in other areas of life such as socially or recreationally to continue using pentazocine
- Focusing on maintaining a supply of pentazocine
- Using pentazocine to deal with problems
- Secrecy
- Denial
- Risk-taking to get more pentazocine or while using it
- Using large doses
- Financial problems
- Legal problems
- Problems with relationships
- Impotence, infertility and sexual problems
- Missed menstrual periods
- Complications from chronic constipation
- Other gastrointestinal complications
- Breathing problems including sleep-related breathing issues
- Increased risk of cardiovascular issues like heart failure and myocardial infarction
- Various hormonal problems
- New or worsening psychological disorders such as depression
- Increased pain sensitivity
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