Pain Medication Questions (Page 2)

If you got a new script, still have 1 refill left on the old lower dose one, can u fill it later?

Question simplifed : Can you still refill old low dose pain medication if you have 1 refill left on it even tho your doctor just prescribed a new script for the same med just a stronger dose? Have been on vicodin 5-500 for a very long time for chronic pain and i guess it got to point either my... read more

Eliquis - Which over-the-counter pain medication is safe to take for arthritis pain and/or headaches

... while on Eliquis. I've been using this drug for a-fib for 11 days.

I was taking oxycodone 10 mg and I had to switch to hydrocodone 5 mg because oxy made....

... my face and nose itch every time I took it and have bad headaches. Sometimes 5 mg didn't help much so she increase it to 10 mg 2 times a day it takes away pain but not all. I told her and she has me to take 3 times a day,I still having pain it pill don't take away all the pain I think... read more

What type of pain medication can you take for joint and muscle pain from taking Xarelto?

While on Xarelto my husband experienced severe joint and muscle pain. His doctor switched him to Eliquis. His doctor has never heard of such side effects. He still has this severe pain. What can he take to help him?

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

How long does it take for Tylenol 3 to start working?

Is hydromet(hydrocod/homa)5/1.5 is a pain medication?

Can grapefruit juice cause pain medications to not show up on a urine drug test?

My husband drinks a lot of grapefruit juice and recently was required to have a urine drug test to make sure he was taking his Lortab, Xanax, Soma & Celexa. When the results came back, they said it showed that there was none of these medications present, as if he had not been taking them. He... read more

Will Phenazopyridine alter a urine test to check for pain meds?

I am required to take a urine test every three months to make to make sure that I am taking my pain medication as prescribed. I just got diagnosed with a UTI and the doctor prescribed phenazopyridine for me. I am scared that this medicine will make my urine test incorrect and it will look like I am... read more

Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?

I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?

Percocet - takes too long for medication to take effect in me, anyone else have this problem?

When I take any medication it takes 2 hours to start to take effect. I don't know anyone else who takes this long. It's especially a problem with pain medication because I only get 1.5 hrs of relief from 1 percoset! Does anyone have this problem? I really need a better way!

Is there any relation between how a person's body metabolizes anesthesia and pain medication?

Specifically I am looking for an answer as to why my prescribed pain medications (hydrocodone) only last 2-3 hours (prescribed 1 evry 6hrs). I have woken up during surgery 3 times. Once as a child having my tonsils removed (I remember it still today) and a 2nd time during oral surgery (iv... read more

What pain medications can be taken in addition with meloxicam?

I take meloxicam for arthritis, but now have broken ribs. What can I take?

Vivitrol - I have to have surgery exactly 31 days after my 1st vitriol injection and am concerned?

... the pain medication will not have any effect for my post care. Does anyone know how long until you can feel the affects of opoids again after the shot?

What pain medications can you take with Lisinopril without adverse side effects? I just had surgery?

... on back, but ibuprofen is out of question bad to take. have not took it after reading bad reaction if you do? I also can not take Tylenol because allergic to it