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.

Potent painkiller discovered in saliva

French scientists discovered a natural compound that inhibits the pain. It is a saliva compound named opiorphin. Similar compound had been previously found in rats and the scientists figured that there could be an equivalent in humans as well. Their guesses were right. This natural painkiller...

by simone2593 over a year ago

Am I looking forward to severe withdrawl?

i started taking percocet 10-15 mg a day about 1 month ago for dental issues & have been taking that amount every day. I am done with the prescription and today is my last day (10mg this am) am I looking forward to severe withdrawl? I'm really worried- I have to move this weekend and have to be...

by tcc66 over a year ago

Relapse Question, Day 3 of Percocet

Answered by a doctor

I'm now on Day 3 of Percocet w/ds. I was taking upwards to 7-9 Perk/10s a day. Today as a stupid woman, I reached for a bottle for Tylenol for body pain and on accident took 2 Loretabs. I placed them there months back for those "just in case" situations. I realized it once I took another...

by stupid1128819 over a year ago

needing some advice and support

i have tryed to take a friend under my wing for help with his percocet addition he takes 4-6 perc 30 per day depending on what he can afford he has been clean for only 18 hours but swears that this is the first time he has even had a desire to stop. i care about him very much and want to be here fo...

by godessoflove23 over a year ago

Want to stop fentynal patch

Been on patch for over 6 years. Use the 25s every 48 hours. Is it best to try to taper off over months or take something else to help? Get cronic cluster migraines. I just think it is time to see how I feel when off these patches. I know it will be hard. Hate anxiety and when I go without for a...

by billy ray235484 over a year ago

Dosage amount from switching from hyrocodone to oxycodone

Answered by a doctor

I have been going to a pain clinic for several years with back problems caused from a car accident. I started out taking hydrocodone 5mg. 3 x daily then went to methadone because the hydrocodone was not working. At the time I worked in a hospital and could not seem to function on the methadone, I...

by katlynn5897214 over a year ago

Taking Lora set while pregnant

i am 14 weeks pregnant and i have been addicted to Lora set 10mg and take 3-4 a day for about four years i started to wing myself off because i didn't think it was right but my doctor told me it can be very severe and maybe cause miscarriage, he is suggesting for me to get on methadone because it...

by guest over a year ago

side effects of zydol

What do other people with chronic pain have to say about zydol? I have never used this drug and I am doing everything in my power to stay away from the really heavy and potentially addictive pain killers, but the pain is increasing so something might have to change. What are the side effects of...

by irvine_156093156093 over a year ago

Your Hydrocodone use.....What's your story?

Answered by a doctor

What currently is your level of Hydrocodone usage? Do you take 10's or a higher dose? What length of time have you been using them? Was it due to the high or for pain? I am just curious. I have pain management and currently take 30mg pills 5-6 times a day. Tolerance has led me to this level. I...

by Guest over a year ago

side affects from percocets and hard alcohol- lord calvert

Answered by a doctor

my father has been taking percocets for 3 years because of a staff infection with they have called it the super bug. that literally ate his shoulder up after a minimal shoulder sergury. i have found lord calvert bottles hidden around his house. he has been to the hospital nemorous times with chest...

by glasguydj@comcast.net over a year ago