Friday, October 2, 2026

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SERIOUS RISK - MEDICATION COMBINATION

⚠ PROPOSED TEXT - PHARMACIST SIGN-OFF PENDING

Taking an opioid pain medication and a sedative, sleep medication, or anti-anxiety medication together can slow your breathing to dangerous levels or stop it completely, even at doses that are safe on their own.

The medications involved:

- Codeine 30mg (Tylenol #3)

- Lorazepam (benzodiazepine)

What to do right now

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this combination before your next dose. Do not stop taking either medication on your own without speaking to your doctor first.

IF SOMEONE IS UNRESPONSIVE OR BREATHING SLOWLY OR NOT AT ALL

Call 911 immediately. Tell them it may be an opioid overdose.

TAP TO CALL 911

Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. Free naloxone kits and training are available at Ontario pharmacies at no cost.

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Ontario's Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects you from simple possession charges if you call 911 for an overdose. You will not get in trouble for calling for help.

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Dismissing this alert does not mean the risk has changed. The medications are still in your record.

⚠ FALL RISK

Two or more of your medications together may increase your risk of falling. Please discuss this with your doctor before your next appointment.

Medications involved

Codeine 30mg (Tylenol #3)Metoprolol Succinate (beta blocker)Ramipril (ACE inhibitor)Furosemide (diuretic)Lorazepam (benzodiazepine)Lisinopril

Categories: Opioid / Pain · Blood Pressure / Antihypertensive · Benzodiazepine / Anti-anxiety

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This increases your risk of drug interactions. Bring your complete medication list to your next doctor's appointment.

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