FDA is Requiring Opioid Pain Medicine Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information Regarding Long-Term Use. Class-Wide Action Will Further Emphasize and Characterize Risks of Long-Term Use to Help Patients, Health Care Professionals Make Informed Treatment Decisions: Drug Safety Communication

http://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/fda-requiring-opioid-pain-medicine-manufacturers-update-prescribing-information-regarding-long-term