Chronic Pain Questions (Page 13)

Butrans - My first time taking Belbuca and I am wanting to cut it in half to take 75 mg to see...

... how well it works and how strong it is but it says to not cut it. I am wondering if it is safe?

What can I take for sleep when taking Cymbalta and Klonopin?

I don't get but 2 to 4 hours sleep a night. Feel like hitting myself in the head to get sleep.

Can I take pregabalin with tramadol?

I’m suffering intense hernia pain. I also have liver cirrhosis.

What kinds of medications would help with sleep deprivation and insomnia?

In relations with sleep deprivation and insomnia what medications can be beneficial to the patient when they are having trouble sleeping and or not sleeping at all. If the patient is sleep walking should they be taking any tranquillisers as a medication. How can I support some-one that has... read more

How soon after taking Abilify can I take tramadol?

I am aware of the Major Interaction between the 2 drugs however my doctor has prescribed both to me. I am going to consult with my doctor.

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 7.5-325?

Comparing Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 7.5-325 mg to Hydrocodone 10-325 mg, what is the difference for those of you who have tried both? I am currently in Hydrocodone 10-325 for chronic pain in back, neck, and muscles due to having Fibromyalgia a d Chronic Pain Syndrome. I also suffer from sciatica.... read more

Switch from hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

I was taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen and ran out 24 hours ago, can I now take tramadol? I cannot refill my hydrocodone/acetaminophen for 6 more days and I am in severe pain

Started on 50 fentanyl patch,15 days.75 fentanyl patch 15 days.100 fentanyl patch 12 days?

I have severe neuropathy pain both feet and legs. I had been on norco 10-325 for 5 years before trying fentanyl I also take 800 mg x4gabapentin now after 6 weeks of fentanyl I want off. The fentanyl is not for me,for one thing it’s dangerous and messes my stomach up. Have I took it long enough to h... read more

Safe dosage amounts for tramadol and Xanax?

I’m taking Xanax 2mg per day for anxiety. I have MDD, and have tried 20 different antidepressants. I want to ask my doctor to put me on tramadol to raise my dopamine, and I wonder how much I can take without a dangerous combination. Can I take 50 mg of Tramadol and 2 mg of Xanax without a major p... read more

Is Alvogen a good manufacturer of Fentanyl Transdermal Patches?

Any opinions on the manufacturer Alvogen regarding their Fentanyl Transdermal patches?

Can you get prescribed both Buprenorphine & Oxy ?

Over the past 12 years i’ve been gradually brought up to taking oxycodone, oxycontin, and percocets daily. Today I got a call from a referring doc that my pain doc had referred me to talk about maybe taking buprenorphine. Now this person did say that my doctor can still raise my meds up from 60mg b... read more

I'm addicted to tramadol. How can I stop it?

Yellow tablets vs white tablets?

What is the difference between yellow, round Percocet 10/325 vs white, round Percocet 10/325? I've worked in pain management, I have family/friends with chronic pain and I also have chronic pain. Every person I've asked about this specific issue have all said they can tell a difference between the... read more

Are there 10 mg pills of duloxetine or Cymbalta, in order to slowly reduce & eventually stop?

I have taken for many years for chronic pain & depression/anxiety.

Can hydrocodone or oxycodone cause insomnia?

Which is stronger for pain? 5mg of hydrocodone or 5mg of oxycodone?