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.

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

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

IMPORTANT; READ A.S.A.P.

if i took 1 methadone today, 10/30, and have a drug screen tomorrow, 10/31, for the department of children and families, they test for everything, even methadone, will i pass the test? probably not but i was wondering if anyone has any "at home" tricks to passing the test, it's essential...

by shawna_lorelle91600 over a year ago

How can I stop taking pills?

I have been taking pills for a while. I am not taking narcotic pills but, I take nuvigil to help me stay awake. I have gotten to where I have been taking about ten a day. I need to quit and I just don't know what to do to get my mind off them and on something else. Help please! Btw... I have a 2...

by Jenny over a year ago

transition from pain killer to suboxin

I need a little help my fiance has been on pain killers for at least 10 years in and out of treatment but still could not kick the habit. She wants it to quit so we got her on suboxine and has been takin them for 5 days and it has been a miracle. She got a 15 day script for now and now about out....

by Guest over a year ago

darvocet withdraw symptoms?

Hello, I was prescribed darvocet for migrains and have taken them for several months. I recently quit taking them all together for fear of becoming depended. I have been ill ever since. The first few days I was vomiting, not being able to sleep, having hot flashes and cold sweats and feeling...

by Guest over a year ago

Am I addicted to pain killers???

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Hi. I have been using precocet for my hurniated disk for about 4 years on and off. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and restless leg syndrome. I have been prescribed requip for RLS and Mobic for Osteoarthritis, but these medicines are only a treatment they dont stop the pain I get on my legs, my...

by Guest over a year ago

Day 7 lortab free and feeling great!

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Today is day 7. I quit cold turkey. I just made up my mind that I am not going to pop pills anymore. I got tired of waking up and planning my day around pills. I feel great without them and am a much nicer person to be around when I'm sober. For those of you who are struggling with...

by Ali1982181152 over a year ago

New Drug Approved by the FDA to Alleviate Moderate to Severe Pain

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tapentadol hydrochloride, an immediate-release oral tablet. This approval offers health care professionals an additional choice for relieving patients' moderate to severe acute pain. The new drug, brand named Tapentadol ®, manufactured by Janssen...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

Taking Percocet

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I have had Kidney problems for about 5 years now. Last year i had 5 surgeries the last one i had to have my ureter reconstructed. I thought that was the end of my problems. Well to my surprise i was still in constant pain. One night i was in so much agony i went to the ER and had a renal scan. They...

by Cara_Bella50746 over a year ago