Chronic Pain Questions (Page 10)

Which 12-hour time-release medications are most effective for chronic pain management?

The FDA now requires MD's to prescribe only 12-hour medications for chronic pain management. I had been doing fine taking Percocet (5/325) 3 times per day, but am no longer allowed to do that, so I need to find an effective replacement in 12-hour formula. Please recommend some choices.

Can I take oxycodone with food? Or should I eat before/after?

I know some medications it makes a big difference to take with food, just want to be sure I get the most of it.

Extended release tramadol - I can't sleep!!?

I've been prescribed extended (slow) release tramadol, 100mg dose twice a day. The doctor said to the them 12 hours apart. The problem is I'm not sleeping... literally 4 hours a night, and by 8am I'm shattered and having to nap for an hour. Can I take them 6-8 hours apart instead or will this mess... read more

Tramadol - Can tramadol be used to treat arthritis pain?

If tramadol works for chronic pain will it work for arthritic pain? I have arthritis in my knees and feet. I have not had knee replacement and would like not to do that if there is a medication to help. I exercise, use my hot tub for water therapy and exercises from my physical therapist to try to... read more

Belbuca - How Long should it take until I can feel the effects of it working?

I am NOT the person taking the medication, but I am asking on behalf of the person that is...

How close together can I take my tramadol?

I have 37mg tramadol and the bottle Just says I can take it up to 3x daily, as needed. I’ve taken 2, 3 hours apart, and still feel like I’m in pain. Would it be safe to take another one? It’s been 3 hours since I took the last one and I just need the pain relief at night.

Percocet - T 194 I went to my pharmacy today & they gave me these. Normally I get IP204?

I was getting my Percocet 10/325 IP204 but my pharmacy has said they no longer carry these. So I am wondering if any one has had this brand? I have chronic back, neck & knee pain. I was wondering if any one could help me on this. II see no reviews at all on this. Any help would be greatly... read more

How long before I start to feel pain free with Butrans?

I have had my first patch on for about 56 hours now and have not noticed a change in my pain. How long does it usually take to start working and also does water effect it at all. My doctor just put me on the 5mcg/hour patch.

Can you take Norco while taking trazodone?

I take 6 Norco 10/325 mg tablets a day for chronic pain and 50 mg of trazodone at night occasionally for sleeping.

Oxycodone 10/325 vs. hydrocodone 10/325?

I know both are 10/325 with 325mg. of acetaminophen. One is Percocet, the other is hydrocodone. Is one stronger, better or longer lasting than the other? Which one works better for most people?

Does the combination of my medicines have any bad side effects?

I take Xyrem, modafinil, methylphenidate, Claritin D, Singular, pantoprazole, spironolactone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, sumatriptan as needed, Zofran as needed, Trulance, diclofenac, and Emgality injection. Would taking any of these together give me side effects? I’m trying to figure out if some of my h... read more

Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?

I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?

New manufacturer used for my oxycodone?

I've used the same family owned pharmacy for my pain meds for 10 years. This month I picked up my script for oxycodone and the tablets are different. I looked on the bottle and the manufacturer is one I've never seen. It's abbreviated on the bottle Eyw and I'm having palpitations, super sleepy and... read more

Is there anything I can do or take to help with tramadol withdrawal?

Long term side effects of Lyrica and tramadol for pain management in fibromyalgia?

I am a fibromyalgia sufferer in Australia and have been diagnosed 3+ years ago and am now aged 59. I take a myriad of medications and have had to change my GP and chemist to my house locality due to the expense of getting to my previous GP and chemist. The main regime of meds I am on is 225mg of... read more