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Is Tramadol HCL an opiate?
Recently prescribed Tramadol for Fibromyalgia pain. Also take Cymbalta. Reading up on Tramadol makes it sound like it is addictive and maybe should not be used with anti-depressants like Cymbalta. II don't really feel any immediate reaction to taking it, but I have noticed after taking it... read more
Gabapentin complimented with Tramadol?
I'm a physicist, not an MD. I've been to the ER for back and wrap-around chest pain on my left side twice in the past 1-1/2 months. The first trip concluded with the ER doc finding, via CT scan, that I have bone lesions on my ribs. He didn't prescribe anything effective:... read more
Hydrocodone 10 325 versus oxycodone 10 325 which one is stronger?
I have been taking Norco/hydrocodone 10 325 three Pills allowed a day since May 2016, very recently we moved and a friend that I've known for eight years brought a girl with him claimed he knew her very well turns out he didn't so therefore she 25 of my pain meds. I have 10 of the... read more
Shingles pain?? I have had constant burning gnawing intense left sided chest pain?
its not getting better its getting worse and the pain now is unbearable.. it is on my left front chest I have been on several different meds including, Lyrica, Cymbalta, Savella Neurontin, Nortriptyline etc... and 7.5 mg of hydrocodone and none of this has helped my pain... they are guessing this... read more
I feel I have been treated badly by a doctor, how do I report him?
This is my first time posting and I had to from being so upset.I have rotator cuff tears in both shoulders with osteoarthritis in the left and tendonitis in the right.I recently had surgery in March on my right shoulder,everything was fine until I went to therapy and the therapist went to far and... read more
Why would my pain medication that Im currently on not help my teeth pain?
hello everyone im on fentynal 50mcg and norco for break thru 6 a day if needed.Most days i get by great with what im on until this horrible tooth pain which comes and gos but here lately pain is frequent and bad. They say i have advanced peridontal disese ive never had a problem with my teeth until... read more
What's the alternative drug for tramadol?
Can anyone help me out? I'm really suffering as tramadol has been banned in my country and I'm in deep body pain and I can't sleep.
Has anyone accidentally taken a double dose of Cymbalta? I took 240mg yesterday!?
My normal dose is 120mg. That is down from 180mg. I called poison control and they were not concerned. Neither were the paramedics today after my extremely severe panic attack. I thought I was dying! Could these two be related? cymbalta also interacts with my maxalt, Zofran, celebrex, armoire... read more
Why is my doctor/pharmacist telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in/have to pick up script?
both doctor and pharmacist (Walgreens) are telling me that the new tramadol has percocet in it and that i have to go to doctors office to get scripts and they are saying that now it's a controlled substance. My pain is so intense with L3,4,5 along with disks in neck is bad and also I have... read more
Cymbalta, all temp or perm negative effects (do they outweigh benefits)?
ANYTHING ABOUT CYMBALTA FROM EXPERIENCE IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Hi, I'm 19. Ive been struggling with depression for 8 years, anxiety 7, and chronic pain for 5 years. I have never taken medication; due to being afraid of worsening these issues, especially depression and anxiety. I let my Dr.... read more
Newest information about how long medication lasts, and what to do with unwanted meds?
Many Medications Remain Safe and Effective Well Past Their Expiration Dates October 22 2012 | 23,690 views | + Add to Favorites 294 2 178 Email Print By Dr. Mercola Now, as you know, I am not a big fan of using prescription drugs for just about any reason. I don't take them, nor do my... read more
I was prescribed Tramadol?
I was prescribed tramadol for neck pain associated with whiplash and arthritis. I also take Lexapro 15 mg every night. I read something about the two together having a mild to moderate drug interaction of the possibility of CNS depression. I have the 50 mg Tramadol. I'm terrified to take the... read more
Has anyone else had digestion problems while taking cymbalta? I started out taking 30mg for chronic?
... pain and it seemed to be helping but after a week my doctor had me take 60mg and I developed diarrhea so bad it was like water. Now at 30mg the diarrhea not as bad but has not gone away. Has anyone else had this problem?
Hi Gang, Anyone had success with Tegretol for neuropathic pain? Neurologist prescribed this for me?
and I feel a bit leery about it, there are just SO many side effects! And some really scary ones at that. I've been feeling exhausted lately, will Tegretol just exacerbate my exhaustion? I used to be a very high energy person, but no longer, much to my chagrin! My energy has taken off with my... read more
Steroid Epidural Injections - Hi guys, have any of you experienced extreme crabby mood after having?
a Steroid Epidural Injection? I just had one done yesterday and the pain relief feels real! No kidding, who knew!? Why am I such a b*tch? (No, not that time of month, either.) Anyone else ever feel like this after an epidural? I'm normally sanguine and kind, but I'm so fitful and nasty... read more
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