Chronic Pain Questions (Page 10)

Belbuca - How Long should it take until I can feel the effects of it working?

I am NOT the person taking the medication, but I am asking on behalf of the person that is...

How close together can I take my tramadol?

I have 37mg tramadol and the bottle Just says I can take it up to 3x daily, as needed. I’ve taken 2, 3 hours apart, and still feel like I’m in pain. Would it be safe to take another one? It’s been 3 hours since I took the last one and I just need the pain relief at night.

Percocet - T 194 I went to my pharmacy today & they gave me these. Normally I get IP204?

I was getting my Percocet 10/325 IP204 but my pharmacy has said they no longer carry these. So I am wondering if any one has had this brand? I have chronic back, neck & knee pain. I was wondering if any one could help me on this. II see no reviews at all on this. Any help would be greatly... read more

How long before I start to feel pain free with Butrans?

I have had my first patch on for about 56 hours now and have not noticed a change in my pain. How long does it usually take to start working and also does water effect it at all. My doctor just put me on the 5mcg/hour patch.

Can you take Norco while taking trazodone?

I take 6 Norco 10/325 mg tablets a day for chronic pain and 50 mg of trazodone at night occasionally for sleeping.

What is the maximum dose of tramadol you can take within 24 hours?

Does the combination of my medicines have any bad side effects?

I take Xyrem, modafinil, methylphenidate, Claritin D, Singular, pantoprazole, spironolactone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, sumatriptan as needed, Zofran as needed, Trulance, diclofenac, and Emgality injection. Would taking any of these together give me side effects? I’m trying to figure out if some of... read more

Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?

I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?

New manufacturer used for my oxycodone?

I've used the same family owned pharmacy for my pain meds for 10 years. This month I picked up my script for oxycodone and the tablets are different. I looked on the bottle and the manufacturer is one I've never seen. It's abbreviated on the bottle Eyw and I'm having... read more

Is there anything I can do or take to help with tramadol withdrawal?

Long term side effects of Lyrica and tramadol for pain management in fibromyalgia?

I am a fibromyalgia sufferer in Australia and have been diagnosed 3+ years ago and am now aged 59. I take a myriad of medications and have had to change my GP and chemist to my house locality due to the expense of getting to my previous GP and chemist. The main regime of meds I am on is 225mg of... read more

Is Rhodes Pharmaceuticals RP 10 325 Percocet the same as other brands?

I get 10/325 every once in a while to get through really bad pain times as my whole spine seems to just be falling apart. I always get some relief from10 325 prescriptions until today, when CVS gave me Rhodes RP Pharmaceuticals Percocet 10 325. I immediately noticed they're small round tablets... read more

Taking 4mg Dilaudid. Can I use 10 or 15mg for breakthrough pain?

4mg Dilaudid every 4 hours and have severe breakthrough pain occasionally. I switched to 4mg Dilaudid after 15mg oxycodone lost its effect. I have 15 mg oxycodone pills left over from my previous treatment and I’m wondering if I can take an oxycodone in between the Dilaudid for breakthrough... read more

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica but no pain medication. They just refuse to prescribe it to me even though I have other health issues. I came across ketamine on Google. Has anyone tried it?... read more

Shortage on oxycodone 15mg?

I haven't been able to get my prescription for oxycodone 15mg for 2 months. I have been informed there is a shortage in the state of New Jersey. Is this accurate?