Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 7)

What is the highest recommended dose for Cymbalta?

How long does it take lyrica kicks in & how long should its affects last?

I've been taking 100 mg of lyrica for roughly 6 mos., at bedtime, and another 100 in the morning. After 1 hour I'm in pain till having pain and wake up in the middle of the night with pain. Is this common for fybromyalgia diagnosis because I was ultimately not diagnosed with fibromyalgia... read more

What would be a good substitute for Lyrica?

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

Looking for migriane preventative that does not cause weight gain?

I have suffered from migraines for many years, ever since I was in the Army starting a decade ago. I have been treated with many medications in recent years, to include Elavil (Amitriptyline) Nortiptyline, and Topamax; and am also taking Effexor for fibromyalgia. I noticed a year or so after... read more

Does gabapentin make you eat more and gain weight?

Can you take care of trazodone every night and does it make you gain weight?

I have spondylosis and fibromyalgia can I take trazodone every night and will it make me gain weight? Does it affect my arthritis on my spine lower lumbar

Do many people experience Lyrica side effects such as lack of concentration, short-term memory...

... loss forgetfulness or other cognitive changes?

Drowsiness w/Cymbalta? Fighting fatigue?

I've read the official med info, but would like to ask people actually taking Cymbalta if it makes you drowsy during the day, or if it relieves fatigue? I'm on Neurontin, Flexeril & Celexa for fibro now and I want OFF the neurontin! The bone & brain numbing fatigue is much more... read more

Is it appropriate to ask for higher dose of pain meds?

Re;pain tolerance; Neurontin 2400ml.bid since2007... with 5mg.bid of oxycodoneHCL since nov.2008 w? with 200 mil.ultram once a day... no extra med for breakthru pain... my pain is getting worse..is it appropriate to ask my dr. for more/or higher dose at this time? Is my tolerance within normal time... read more

I will be taking a urine test tomorrow @ 2pm and I have I 5mg oxycodone left. it has to be in my?

system. if i take it now will it stilol be in my urine.i have fibromyalgia and chronic back pain.

Can gabapentin cause you to jerk? I have been on it for a few years and this just started. Take?

... 800mg. 2x a day. I also take oxycodone 30mg. 3x a day, cymbalta 60mg., I have a plate in my neck on 4&5, dupreygens, ledderhosen, sjodgrens, and degenerated disc disease on lower lumbar. I need some input on a muscle relaxer. Have terrible spasms with connective tissue and cramps. All that... read more

Can you take tramadol and codeine together at same time?

I am such a sissy with pain meds but I've got spinal arthritis and fibro along with restless leg syndrome. I have 1 pill of codeine and a tramadol. I needed to know if they can be mixed

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