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.

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neurotin or naprosyn

What is the most important thing I should know about neurotin? I’d like to hear the most important things about naprosyn. What do you think about using neurotin or naprosyn in treatment of post herpetic symptoms? I have really severe pain and common painkillers are just not effective enough.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Tramadol withdrawal after almost killing seizure.

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Following a seizure that almost killed me (I was taking Tramadol in bulk - ordering over the internet) my husband has forced me to go cold turkey and I'm in Day 3 of no opiods at all (I got Percocet while in hospital). How much longer before I am going to feel able to function at work? (I'm a...

by dmhelp over a year ago

over a year ago by dmhelp

Painkillers and alcohol all the time

My boyfriend takes painkillers and alcohol all the time. Every time he gets sick at least one night he drinks. Is it dangerous? I am scared that he will make damage to self. Are there painkillers that are safe to take at the same time as drinking alcohol/a few hours before drinking? Thanks.

by ocain70 over a year ago

over a year ago by paylor1480

LORAZAPAM AND METHADONE INTERACTION

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hello. I was rx'd methadone for pain relief 3 months ago by my pain mgt doc. I was taking 20 mg per day. Last week i decided that the side effects were just too much for me and up and quit cold turkey. Its now on day 7 and i actually feel okay despite severe anxiety. Before i was put on methadone i...

by bwizzle84284 over a year ago

over a year ago by Lori29forever

oxcycontin

My doctor prescribed me Oxcycontin. Since I don’t know absolutely anything about this drug, I have some questions. First, is it possible to have some withdrawal reactions from this drug? Then, I have heard for one case young man get great craving for sweets because of Oxcycontin. Beside this his...

by lyles2543 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Need Advise on Dossage of Ativan

What is the suggested dossage of ativan according to weight? My husband in care facility; weighing 126 and they are giving him this drug against my wishes as it does just sedate him for the the whole day! They tell me they give it to him for breathing anxiety? I'm confused? Help

by SStarr40317 over a year ago

over a year ago by SStarr40317

took small dose of methadone for two days...

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Can i take more methadone for a few days two weeks later and not catch a habit?

by scarsandstars223371 over a year ago

over a year ago by Kevin Kelly225797

Is acetaminophen best known pain reliever?

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Hi, I would like to hear your opinion about some medical fact. I have problems with my backs. It hurt very much. I think that I have strain some muscle. Few people have recommended me acetaminophen as a pain reliever. So does it mean that acetaminophen is best known pain reliever?

by guilbert34751 over a year ago

over a year ago by arabelle42351

You CAN do it.

I have been on suboxone for 1 full year, starting on 16mg. I quickly dropped to 8mg within the 2nd month. I stayed on 8mg for 3 months. I then dropped to 4mg for the next 3 months. Once again i dropped to 2mg for about the next 4 months. I've read all the posts that i had time to, and it really...

by offthebox over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567