Chronic Questions (Page 11)

Can we give our dog human tramadol?

for chronic back spasms

I have oxycodone hcl 10 mg. Can I cut them in half?

Oxycodone hcl 10 mg. To be taken 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. Is it safe to cut these pills in half?

Chronic Kidney Disease - Is Berberine safe with CKD? Stage 3?

Is the Miralax Pill as effective as the Miralax Powder? What is the difference?

I have a 12 year old granddaughter with chronic constipation. She hates taking the powder and I think the pill form might be better. Her doctor ordered Miralax powder daily and if she misses a dose her stools are so hard and large she has pain and difficulty having a bowel movement.

Can I take my pain medication 30 minutes early occasionally?

I am prescribed 15 mg oxycodone every 6 hours for chronic pain. I took my morning dose at 5:15AM and will be due again at 11:15AM. I have a medical appointment at 11:00AM today. Is it OK if I take my meds around 10:45AM prior to leaving my house to make it more convenient rather than lug my... read more

I have chronic constinpation. I started taking Trulance 3 days ago, is not working I can’t go?

I can’t go to the bathroom, with Trulance, usually I use to take high doses of laxative pills every day. My Dr prescribed Trulance is not working, can I take higher dose?

Does Belbuca cause weight gain? I'm on 75mcg twice a day for a week now Gained like 6-8 pounds.?

I am on belbuca for Chronic pain in my neck with degenerative dics disease possible fibromyalgia. I'm on 15 mg Adderall so my weight stays right around 125-127 am at 134 Only 5'2

Is it safe to take 20mg Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) at once? 215lbs. No other drugs. Overdose risk?

Never taken before. Relatively healthy. Not taking any chronic medications currently.Take vitamin C 100mg daily. Had 1 Fat Tire beer 4 hours ago. Had 1 Fat Tire beer 11 hours ago for a total of 2 beers in 24 hours. Took 20mg of cyclobenzaprine at once. 220lbs. Overdose risk?

Can amitriptyline help with dizziness,nausea and chronic migraines?

I have been dealing with dizziness, nausea and chronic migraines for a long time,I was finally diagnosed last year 2019 by a neurologist that I have daily chronic migraines.so I have tried multiple medications with no luck on helping my symptoms,today I was prescribed amitriptyline to see if this... read more

Can CBD Oil or medicinal marijuana help with chronic back pain?

I am currently taking Lipitor and metoprolol and a BP med. I have had 2 hip replacements and a heart attack. I have a lot of pain on my right upper thigh & right butt and thought it might be my hip but I’ve been told it’s my back. I’m in pain just walking or standing. I... read more

When should I quit spironolactone?

my acne was never chronic but I fear that I’ve gone too far down the rabbit hole to quit now. I’m on 150 mg and have been for one month (9 months of spiro total). Why is it still not working? I am tired of being unable to lose weight and hyperpigmentation. I’m using a tretinoin... read more

Hydrocodone for chronic pain?

Im taking hydrocodone for chronic pain. Should I wait until I feel pain to take it or should i take it before the pain starts?

Those with back pain from Symbicort--was it upper back? Did it go away and return? Sharp or dull?

I used Symbicort (inhaler) once 5 years ago to address chronic cough/long-term, non-asthmatic shortness of breath, and it triggered a mildly painful spot in my upper back between shoulder blade and spine. After discontinuing Symbicort, a second inhaler (Xopenex) made that same pain sharp, so I gave... read more

My chronic insomnia is back.

I am now looking into asking my doctor if I can try Ambien at bedtime to treat my insomnia. I want positive feedback from anyone who has taken it and did it help for staying asleep?

Tapentadol - will Nucynta side effects go away?

I would appreciate any help in this topic as I'm at a loss for pain management. I have been living with chronic pain for over 3 years. After trying almost every nerve and pain medication, the only thing that has truly controlled my pain is Nucynta. After being on the ER 150MG/day for a few... read more