Analgesics (Pain Killers)

Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain. Analgesics include paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), narcotic drugs, synthetic drugs with narcotic properties and various others. On this forum, you can talk about acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, buprenorphine, diamorphine (heroin), fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, opium, oxycodone, tramadol, and other analgesics.

changing from fentanyl to strong oral med

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I've been on fentanyl transdermal system for several years and have always had trouble making them stick is there a strong oral med that I could just switch to or do I have to slowly come off the patch first and if I do have to slowly stop the patch,what do I do for the pain and withdrawel.I'm also...

by katrae over a year ago

How long after you take it does methodone work as an opiate blocker

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I need to know when I can take something else because I couldnt get to the pharmacy, so I had to take methodone. But now I want to take my normal meds, and I dont know how long it works as an opiate blocker

by stubby221164208 over a year ago

I get very bad back pain

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Hi, I get very bad pain just below my shoulder(right) and its an occasional pain when i get that pain my whole arms give me pain(right) and the pain is like piercing with any sharp material. thanks vinay

by Guest over a year ago

methadone verus oxycotin

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I have been taking oxycotin for years now and my doctor wants to change me to either morphine or methadone.I am thinking about going to the methadone but I am afraid.Does anyone know how the conversion works is it mg per mg or a third to one how would it work?If anyone has any ideal it would really...

by wrightm2 over a year ago

rebound allergy attack

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I have been taking about 1 1/2 325mg tablets of percoset for five months now after an injury. I noticed 3 months ago that I began to suffer severe hives and have been taking both the percoset and 24 hr. anti-histmines until Wed Feb. 25/08. For two an 1/2 days I had total relief from hives...

by Guest over a year ago

pregnant and was taking vicodine before I knew

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I was 2 weeks late on my period, but have eregular periods so I didn't think anything of it. So after 3 weeks, I took a pregnancy test and it came up positive. I have been taking vicodine for my back, I have a pinched nerve. But I was woundering what cerious problems could happen to my baby because...

by Guest over a year ago

Should I expect the Neurotin to help if the Lyrica did not?

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I have a herniated disc. I have had a series of cortisone shots. I am still having trrible pain. My doctor prescribed me Neurotin. I have already tried Lyrica. Should I expect the Neurotin to help if the Lyrica did not.

by Guest over a year ago

1st Time Duragesic 50mcg patch - Stopped Working

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Hello All, I am a longtime chronic back sufferer who has went thru three different back operations, most recently spinal fusion in July 07. I have been on 45 MG of Morphine, Vicadon three times a day, along with Valium at night to help me sleep. I have also been taking different medications for...

by Guest over a year ago

Question about Methadone/Oxycontin

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I was just switched from OxyContin to Methadone. I am taking 10mg Methadone 3x daily... Along with 10mg Oxy for breakthru pain... I know the Oxy's aren't intended for breakthru, and instead for extended-release; but I cut it in half, allowing it to become instant release... I was wondering if since...

by AJROG859987 over a year ago

I am going off the duragesic patch the 10.75 I just need to

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I am 4 day of going off the duragesic and I am having such pain in my hips and legs and I just am so tired I can't sleep. I did sleep last night after I took benadryl , my dr knows I am comming down and has given me medication to help with it and it just makes it worse so I just decieded that I am...

by Guest over a year ago