Back Pain Questions (Page 16)

What’s the difference between M367 and AN627?

I’m prescribed Tramadol 50mg, 2 pills, 3 times a day. I’ve noticed a different pill shape and number lately. What is the difference between M367 and AN627? I’ve checked the numbers and they seem to be 2 different medications. I can tell a difference when I take them but are they... read more

I am confused about buprenorphine?

I have chronic back pain, I also have cancer. I have been on hydrocodone 10 mgs for ever now. My cancer treatment caused lymphedema in my right leg and the pain is incredible. The hydrocodone is not completely covering the pain so my cancer team is putting me on buprenorphine. Is my cancer team... read more

If a person suffers from back pain, what is the best choice of NSAID knowing that he has asthma?

I have been taking Naproxen 500 mg two times a day for 6 or 7 yrs. for back pain. I'm not sure it?

... is doing any good anymore. Is it safe to discontinue this drug suddenly so I can find out?

How do I go about getting oxycontin (OC NOT OP) w/out a prescription?

I've been dealing w/ lower back pain for over 4 years. I just (7 weeks ago) had surgery #2! A few years ago ( about 3.5) I had signed a contract w/ my Dr. One very late night I had to go to the ER due to terrible muscle spasms. They gave me a shot of I think was lanacaine(sp??) Well, as far as... read more

Can phentermine cause blood in urine and/or a strong foul odor?

I have been on and off phentermine for some time and i always get lower back pain, traces of blood in my urine, and a strong vaginal odor about a week into starting back on the pill. No yeast infection, no UTI. tested positive for ecolli last time in my U.A. What is this smell and can it be... read more

Has anyone used L-Theanine with the drug Tramadol?

I'm having a tough time going to sleep so I'm thinking that if I take L-Theanine at bedtime, maybe it will help. I'm on 50mg of Tramadol at bedtime. I do not want to add another Drug.

Norco & tylenol - what is the safest maximum dose, I don't want to hurt my liver?

Microdiskectomy surgery. If I take 20mg norco with 650mg tylenol every 6hrs am I still within safe range. Don't want to hurt my liver, but this dosage works very well pain wise. I go back july11 post op. I heard 1 person say not over 10 pills in 24 hrs. Then heard 8. Then 6. Just want to be... read more

Does Norco make you hungry & sleepy like the Hydrocodone does?

Hydrocodone 650/10 takes the edge off my pain and makes it tolerable. I just don't like taking that much aspirin 4 times a day. It also makes me hungry and sleepy. I have been on it for 7 years now. I have 3 rupturing disc and degenerative disc disease L4,5, S1. I would like to hear from... read more

How many hours in between do I need to safely take xanax and oxycodone?

I have been taking xanax/.50 2x day for 13 days for anxiety. I haven't taken a xanax in almost 48 hrs... took a 5mg for back pain oxycodone 14 hrs ago. I have severe anxiety right now..and would like to take a xanax... but am worried about interactions. Also about xanax withdrawl. Thanks so... read more

What will amitriptyline make me feel like?

I have high levels of anxiety and also have back pain from a number of problems. Will the amitriptyline take care of either or both? Have taken clonazepam and norcos for my symptoms and have now been prescribed amitriptyline and really don't what to expect. My doc also put me on paxil a few... read more

How long is zanaflex stay in your system if you want to stop taking it?

i was prescribed zananflex for my back pain along with loratab 5mg i want to stop taking the zanaflex because i get dizzy and light headed so bad after taking if i have to go to bed how long will it take to get out of my system to the side effects go away?

How do subs work?

I am going to try and get off my pain meds of 5 yrs both norcos & perks due to my bad back, fibro and arthritis pain I have been taking 10 to 12 a day but i want to try and wean myself off i tryed cold turkey in the past and i fail everytime i just can't take the withdrawls and with my... read more

I was red flagged at the pharmacy for picking up my prescriptions too early. What happens now?

I have a script that I get filled for norco and I picked them up too early. I travel a lot for work and assumed that it was ok to do this. The pharmacy never said anything to me, so I had no idea that I wasn't supposed to do this. The pharmacist was very rude and said she was going to tell my... read more

Can ibuprofen and acetaminophen along with Tramadol?

The version of Tramadol that I'm using is Ultram. I've been having some low back pain from having spine surgery years back and occasionally I get flare ups where it hurts like severe Sciatica pain but it originates from my spine and down my left leg. I'm searching for a little more... read more