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.

if someone abuses drugs, including oxycontin and methdone for at least 7 years, will he die younger?

I know someone who has abused pain killers and steroids for at least 10 years. THe last 4 years he has been on methadone and other legally prescribed drugs as well as illegal drugs. Will his life span be shortened because of this? What sort of health problems are associated with this type of...

by tshirtnshorts99352 over a year ago

morphine pump complications

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I am waiting to be scheduled for a permanent removal of a morphine pump. August 2011 there was a second insertion of the pump since the first malfunctioned and I was not receiving relief. Almost immediatly I began to have strange symptoms. All of my concerns to my primary doctor and my pain...

by Donna over a year ago

You can do it!

This is my 3rd time getting off this crap. The withdrawls do suck I promise you that. But, it will get better. It's a few days of suffering for the rest of your life. Like they all say, it gets a little better after day 3-4. Most people say don't use methodone. Some say use suboxone(not sure if i...

by Guest over a year ago

addiction to loratab

Ive been on pain pills for two years strong an need someone to help me get off of them i tried to quit cold turkey but it mesery i dont know how or what to door its just tearin my family apart i cant afford treaetment so please help a freind out if anyone can

by hen83736 over a year ago

80 to 100mg per day of Oxycontin.

Answered by a doctor

Hello, presently I take 80 to 100mg per day and am preparing my life for detox. I'm not prescribed for any kind of pain. To suppress emotions was the initial reason. I found this site very helpful, but have a few questions of my own. My plan is to ween down to 20 mg then go cold turkey. I have...

by Tessa38108686 over a year ago

Road to Back Surgery

Cause: HighSchool car accident, driving at 55-60mph hit a telephone pole head on, no seat belt like a ass, lucky I walked away with only knee surgery at the time. Little did i know........ 8 years later after chronic back pain, went in for a disectomy, went very well, great in fact, felt like a...

by Guest over a year ago

Percocet for its side effects (anxiety)

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Hello everyone, I suffer from deprerssion and OCD, for which I am treated (have been for years) with Lexapro (40mg) and Lamictal (200mg). It works great, and I am very happy with it. At the time, when I used to have anxiety attacks (quite rare) I would take Klonopin (clonazepam), and it would...

by Eldad Oron over a year ago

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE I START WITHDRAWLS FROM SUBOXON

HI, I HAVE BEEN ON SUBOXONE NOW FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND I AM HAVING TO COME OFF COLD TURKEY. JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME WHEN THE WITHDRAWLS WILL START. AND HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE BEFORE I CAN FEEL ANY HIGH FROM OXYCONTINS.

by littlemama84 over a year ago

How long untill I detox from Methodone?

I was put on 20 mg of methodone 3 A torin Hernaited disk. "bad bad speller" . So I told my Dr I was scared I was going tpo have a mojor addiction. He said we will hit that road when it comes.. I am A ADDICT! I have been to Rehab 5 times! PAC Hillz has changed my llife.. But I always go...

by pillfree over a year ago

Morphine Pump

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This is a question for anyone with a morphine pump. My mom has had one for the past 10 years. Maybe about 5-6 years ago, she would start falling asleep wherever she is. Standing, in the car(not driving), while someone is talking to her; etc. She's getting really depressed about how she looks...

by LaLa over a year ago