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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by vinisingh155094 over a year ago

Just Started Taking 5mg of Lexapo For Anxiety and Depression

Answered by a doctor

After reading the withdrawals from this medication, I am considering not continuing with the medication. Today is day 2 of taking it. What do you suggest? It sounds to me that when one weans off they have the same if not more intense symptoms that landed them, me included, in taking it.

by Guest over a year ago

Day 4 off the subs

Hello all, it is now day 4 off of the suboxone and I must say that I don't feel too bad. The worst part for me is not being able to sleep. I really couldnt sleep last night and this is AFTER I took xanax and neurontin. When I did fall asleep I had a really strange dream..but I dont remember it now....

by sleepingstars55263 over a year ago

oxycotin 40mg and oxycodone 5/500

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I am a 56yr old female with arthritis on both sides of my cervical spine, pear shaped disc which is pinching a nerve. I have burning pain in my upper back, by my shoulder blade and my left arm is numb and in a lot of pain. I have had xrays & mri. I am having an emg on 1-9-08. They want to do...

by SSK57127 over a year ago

Hydrocodone for pain works well

Answered by a doctor

Several years ago I was in a terrible auto accident, broke my back and fractured my neck. Surgery was required and I now have titanium rods the length of my spine. My T-9 vertebrae was crushed and required a bone graft to repair. As a result I have chronic pain in my back, neck and hip. My Dr....

by Guest over a year ago

Percecets/30 milligrams and bad withdrawls

My brother has been on pain pills along time. He has been taking several 30 milligrams of percecet a day. He is now low on pills and wants to quit. He is having bad withdrawls. Is there something herbal that can help with the side effects?

by Valech over a year ago

Dicloflex tablets - side effects

I was presribed Dicloflex for some form of arthritis (not confirmed yet) but i am so scared to use the drug because of the long list of dnagerous side effects on the leaflet. I only use it when the pain gets unbearable. Can you please tell me what the chances are having a heart attack, for...

by bysola81321 over a year ago

1 a day

I have been taking a 30 mg perc a day started out as a half for almost 5 months. I finally came clean and told my mom cuz i want to stop how long will the withdrawl be before im bak to myself again.. Mostly took them from depression from my dad passing away but hard to stop

by Cds24 over a year ago

side effects of pethidine

I am preparing for my friend's birth in two months. I will be there as her main support person, and because I have never given birth myself, I think the internet is my best way of doing so! I want to learn a bit about different pain meds and which are best. What do you all think of pethidine, and...

by angelica_158940158940 over a year ago

New Mexico- Problems with pain management

I had a bad fall and ruptured two discs...I was unable to walk for over a year until I finally had back surgery. In order to avoid subsequent relapses of severe and incapatictating back pain I need to be on a regular regimen of pain medications. In california I had no trouble working with my primary...

by guestie over a year ago