Tapentadol for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• EDS
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 10, 2019

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I am a young uni student that has been experiencing severe chronic pain for 5 years. 2 years ago my doc prescribed nucynta and it was a game changer. Before I was taking 4 different types of meds for my EDS and spinal stenosis but with no affect. Nucynta has allowed me to live with a tolerable amount of pain all while performing in university."

• JrBobD
• July 29, 2014

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I've been living with lower pain for the better part of 10 years now and almost all pain medications have been ineffective for me. I've been on Darvon (until it was removed from the market,) Vicodin and Tramadol. All providing limited amounts of relief. Recently my doctor decided to prescribe Nucynta IR 75 mg. From the first week taking Nucynta, my quality of life has improved tremendously. I've been able to resume moderate sports activity and it's dropped my PDI from an 8 to a 2. For me that's a huge improvement."

• steven
• March 10, 2016

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "I had 17 surgeries on hands,arms,elbows,and shoulders,11 on the right side the rest on left side, I have very chronic pain nerve damage on both hands elbows,arms and shoulders, I take 1 nucynta and 2 Roxicodone every 6 hour,the pain is about a 10 real bad and when I take this meds goes down to around 5 or 6,it helps a lot, I would recommend this, I'm disable it help me to function wish it would help more but doesn't have to much side effects, I've been taking them for a few years you get some nausea but take sofran for that, what I don't like is the government trying to tell us to cut down, I take 4 nucyntas and 6 Roxicodone a day,thats the most I can cut down to,because of my chronic pain,the people that are hurt are the ones that suffer."

• pain...
• December 4, 2014

Nucynta (tapentadol) "Switched a while back from Hydrocodone, tramadol, Soma in combination for many years to this Nucynta ER and IR. I take 2 ERs a day and one IR a day. I am thankful for Nucynta, it actually melts the pain away and keeps your mind awake. I don't have to take 8 hydrocodones a day 6 tramadols, and 2 Somas to get relief. I have been with my "new" doctor for about 8 months, and have been on this new combination for 5 or 6 mos. It is nice to only have to take a couple of pills instead of eating them like they are candy to get relief."

• Zvoleff
• February 4, 2016

Nucynta (tapentadol) "Nucynta was prescribed by my pain clinic a few months ago. Despite my complaints of severe anxiety, restlessness, elevated blood pressure , restless legs, my skin turning blue, inability to sleep, they continue prescribing it. I am losing my mind. I have spinal stenosis, DDD , RA and OA with cervical fusion surgery, two total hip replacements and one hip revision. My life is governed by pain. Since I started taking this horrible rx I am losing my mind. I am 69."

• johnnie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 15, 2021

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I was on 600mg of Nucynta a day for 6 fractures in thoracic spine. This worked wonderful until new opioid restrictions dropped me to 150mg a day. Now I am in constant pain. What do I do? How do I find a dr. to put me back on enough to relieve my pain"

• NuWave
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 19, 2015

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.My pain was unmanageable.The Rheumatologist tried ultram ,lortab and Percocet.They didn't control my pain.He put me on nucynta IR and It saved my life .I was beginning to have suicidal thoughts.I m so grateful for nucynta !It doesn't make me loopy or unable to concentrate.I'm totally functional.I now have my life back !"

• feeling...
• May 6, 2010

Nucynta (tapentadol) "My doctor prescribed Nucynta about a month ago. At first I didn't notice a change to my sciatic nerve pain. He explained that the drug will improve the longer I continue on it. He was right and now I am feeling so much better. Just came back from a walk. I wish all of you a pain free life!!"

• Suz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2016

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "Since 2002, when I had a terrible car accident....Durango hit my Civic, while I was 1st at a stoplight, (stopped), at 50 mph. Been thru 3 cervical fusions from the best docs in the USA, 2nd surgery was a failed fusion. Third surgery in 2013, I now have 7 levels fused, from C2-T1, and a recent lumbar fusion from L3-L5. I am bionic, except for the agonizing pain I've endured for YEARS! Finally on disability, both b/c of spine, severe poly-neuropathy, and severe fibro all over. Nucynta is a HUGE blessing! No foggy head and dwindling down on Norco intake! I feel ALIVE! 200 mg ER x 2/day and down to 4 Norcos for breakthru. It IS A GOD SEND! I can once again be productive, happy and damn nearly pain free. I am blessed! No, it doesnt give you a hi"

• Max
• February 28, 2013

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I have non-repairable Ulnar nerve damage caused by a surgeon. Have struggled with a 7 to 9 pain level for the last 18 month's. At one point I was taking 4 x 10MG Oxycodones a day with very little relief. Two days after switching to Nucynta ER, my pain level has been around 0-2. Absolutely gave me my life back. No side effects and no withdrawals. My insurance does not cover, but my doctor gave a card that insures I never pay more than $25.00 per month."

• genetic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 13, 2013

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I've been on Nucynta for just over a year. I started with the typical meds for back pain Vicodin, Percocet, morphine, etc. Unfortunately I seem to either have massive bad reactions or they don't work, no in between. Because of this my pain wasn't controlled and it was having a toll on me physically and emotionally. Nucynta has allowed me to rebuild my life and body. I had some side effects at first but my doctor started on low doses and slowly built up the dose to where it got my pain to a tolerable level. I found that the regular Nucynta caused to much of an up and down in pain levels but the ER took care of that. Like everything it is an individual reaction."

• Sharo...
• June 4, 2015

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "I take Norco, Methocarbamol, Gabapentin, and Motrin. The pain was still so bad I couldn't take it anymore. I went to pain management and demanded surgery. I told her that I only had about 2 decent hours a day. She asked if I would try Nucynta ER. My mother was completely addicted to morphine before she died, so I am careful not to ever over-medicate. I started with 50mg ER - I was so relieved...it helped so much. No side effects, except maybe dry mouth, but I had that before the Nucynta. After about two years I had to increase dosage to 100mg ER. Still no side effects. At one point the pharmacy couldn't get Nucynta for over a month. I couldn't take any during that month,and I had no withdrawals. The pain came back of course, but that's it !"

• ErinENj
• November 28, 2011

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "I am currently on Opana ER, and tried the Nucynta ER to see if it would have any less side effects than those I had on the Opana (sweating was the absolute worst, and severe exhaustion, among others). I tried Nucynta ER for 4 days, and felt the best I have felt in years. While my dose needs to be increased a little, it made me feel so much better. I didn't have any of the negative side effects that I have on the Opana. On the Opana, I needed to nap throughout most of the afternoon because I was just that tired. On the Nucynta, I had energy throughout the entire day and just felt wonderful. I am excited to get on it permanently, and think it may be an awesome medication for me."

• tired...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2018

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "Just started taking this, was on Oxycodone 10/325 4 times a day, was willing to give it a shot. Its horrible. I keep wanting to throw up all day long, it feels like I am going thru withdrawals, foggy as heck, missing work. Never had these issues before. They are making the opioid issue so bad that people who really need the pain meds are having to take things like this. I have had 4 neck surgeries so far, the pain is ridiculous. before I found the Oxy I was barely able to move around, once I got on that regiment I was able to work everyday, function like normal, now I'm back to just feeling sick every day, foggy as heck, not wanting to do anything, just cry. This sucks."

• Nomor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 2, 2014

Nucynta (tapentadol) "Let me just say that I had back surgery 9 years ago in addition to have 2 discs replaced and my spine fused. And 5 years ago I had a Spinal cord Stim implant. I've taken every known Pain Med out there and the last combination of medicines I tried Nuycnta 100mg and Opana. Which these 2 combined worked to alleviate 60% of the pain. I was still working while on these meds. I stumbled on something that worked for me and I swear by it. I know people that have Lupus, Cancer, and MS that now use it instead of all the other pain meds out there. Good luck!"

• Bimme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

Nucynta (tapentadol) "Started nucynta 100mg every 12 hours with percocet 10/325 in between for my pain. Nucynta does nothing for pain. All it does is add another level of opioid addiction. Very expensive and does not reduce my pain level. Back to spine clinic to get lower dosage so I can cleanly get off of it. Had the same experience with levorphanol."

• Ohiofan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2015

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I have CRPS in my left foot. I have a spinal cord stimulator (paddle leads). I have been on pain meds since 7/2013 after an accident. Meds tried through prescription from pain mgmt. Norco, Percocet, Oxycontin, Morphine ER, Butrans and more. Nucynta was prescribed April, 2015. I took it for 1 week. I am a very positive person who is always seeing the good in any situation. Nucynta made me depressed, moody, not wanting to get out of bed, quiet and overall someone I do not want to be. It did aid in my pain control, but I cannot be that person is made me. After being off of it for 2 days, I am back to being my positive self. Would I recommend it? I don't think so."

• kookie...
• January 25, 2016

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I am a register nurse working 12 hour shifts. tugging pulling. I fell back in 1998 and damaged both of my knee's severely. I have taken many different medications to control my chronic pain. I have been taking nucynta 75mg every 6 hours since summer 2015. Not all of my pain is gone, but I can tolerate more activity. My life has improved greatly. It is great that I do not have to burn up my liver with Tylenol. Like all medications; it is not for everybody. It works with my body chemistry. My pain levels are low enough where I can sleep."

• kbs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2014

Nucynta (tapentadol) "I was prescribed Nucynta, Celebrex and a muscle relaxer due to a fall at work that resulted in a torn hip tendon. I was also in "pool therapy" for 12 weeks as well. Nucynta saved my life! I took it 3x's per day and was completely functional while taking it and the other prescriptions. I only needed it for 60 days but I was able to work as our company worker's comp did not pay for anything beyond 5 days of off time due to injury. I highly recommend it but you prescribing doctor must adhere to the prescription writing protocol in place by the manufacturer. Nucynta must be the only medicine on the prescription form, the prescription is not faxable - you must present the actual prescription in person."

• 1roof
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 5, 2015

Nucynta (tapentadol) "From username you can tell I was a roofer my entire adult life and at the end had a bad fall and burst l1. Had a fusion 5 levels and went back to work for 5 years and had to retire. Started taking nucynta after retiring works well for about 3 hours and pain starts increasing. Much better than other meds as far as side effects after taking it a few days. I don't get all loopy and can thing straight and function normal. Friends say to me they have never seen me act high. They don't even realize I'm taking it. I'm sure if you abuse them it's like the rest. Just take what you need have a life."

• Stari...
• May 8, 2010

Nucynta (tapentadol) "My Pain Specialist prescribed me Nucynta four days ago, and I cannot tell you how much better I feel! I am finally getting some relief from my pain! I broke my L1 in 2004, have bulges in my C5/C6, degenerative disc disease, minor scoliosis, fibromyalgia, super loose ligaments (there is some fancy name for it - can't remember the term), no longer make cartilage behind my knee caps (ouch!!!)... the list goes on and on. Anyways, I've been on a whole slew of narcotics - none of which I really responded to - until Opana - which I had to take 10 mg IR - four times a day and it still left me needing more pain relief. Finally, tried Nucynta - and pain levels are nearly gone! Amazing!"

• Niecy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

Nucynta ER (tapentadol) "Was on Opana ER 20mg twice a day with oxy 5mg 1-3 times a day. Was doing well, not using the IR very much. Pain clinic Doctor no longer issuing prescriptions for Opana. I was put on Nucynta 100mg twice a day in place of Opana. The last five days have been very difficult. I can't sleep, literally. I have zero appetite and have to force myself to eat some crackers and cheese. The medication wears off after 8-9 hours with strong withdrawal symptoms. So I have to take break through Meds just to calm the withdrawal. My hands shake and I feel so weird. Like depression. I can't take this medication any longer. I believe our bodies all react differently to medications and for me, this is not a good fit."

• Denny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2016

Nucynta (tapentadol) "DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL...!! IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS PLAY IT SAVE!!! THIS PILL gave me brain fog after only a few days... my pain INCREASED!!!! I was in so much pain my husband couldn't touch me!! Pain from head to toe... when I stopped taking it, within one day I was back to my normal fibromyalgia pain .., I was starting to think being dead would be better than feeling like that all the time !! BE VERY CAREFUL!!!"

• Dkwinc
• February 19, 2013

Nucynta (tapentadol) "Nucynta,- started off with 50mg 2-3 x daily, had pretty weird side effects, talked with doctor who encouraged me to stick with it for a week, also was on 5mg oxycodone's 4x daily, after about the 5th day all of the nausea, and side effects all dissipated with the exception of increased anxiety (which runs in my family to the point of debilitating) so I simply increased my 0.5mg Xanax to 1.0mg as needed worked out fine, next visit I was increased to Nucynta 100 mg 3~4x daily, wow felt like I was 19 again, 2 months later changed out my dosing to 100mg Nucynta extended release 2x daily, decreased my anxiety problems, ahh also increased my oxycodone to 10mg's 4x daily,-end stage osteoarthritis back, neck, knees, shoulders, etc."

• Timdog
• February 10, 2014

Nucynta (tapentadol) "After surgery I was given Oxycodone. I asked my Dr for something similar that would not make me itch crazy like Oxycodone does. He gave me Nucynta time released. Both Oxycodone and Nucynta has same results for killing pain and they both make you itch because they are narcotic. The two negatives for me on Nucynta was bad dreams and withdrawals. The withdrawals happened after a week of being on them. I stopped taking one day and I was up all night sweating and shakes, felt like the worst flu."