Chronic Pain Questions (Page 9)

I was taking oxycodone 10 mg and I had to switch to hydrocodone 5 mg because oxy made....

... my face and nose itch every time I took it and have bad headaches. Sometimes 5 mg didn't help much so she increase it to 10 mg 2 times a day it takes away pain but not all. I told her and she has me to take 3 times a day,I still having pain it pill don't take away all the pain I think she needs... read more

Tramadol and gabapentin?

On a similar subject.. I've been taking tramadol for back pain for 2 years and been getting on well with it. Was taking 100mg a day but recently been feeling like I've built a tolerance to what I used to get off 100mg, so have increased to 200mg. Thing is it still doesn't give me the effect for... read more

Can you take hydroxyzine and oxycodone?

If I been taking hydroxyzine 25 mg 2-3 times throughout the day for anxiety (usually every 4 hours), would it be safe to take an oxycodone 20mg at night time? Or how long after my last dose of hydroxyzine should I wait?

What is the maximum dose of tramadol you can take within 24 hours?

Has Norco been discontinued by all manufacturers?

I suffer with chronic pain. It's been a 10 plus year of my condition. I only take the Norco when my pain levels are seven or above. The generic DOES NOT work like the Norco, and you end up taking more meds than necessary. I can go for three days or more depending on my activity. My pharmacy says... read more

Has any one had the problem of oxycodone stop working as well as it used to?

I have been on the same dosage for over 5 years now and it only lasts for half the time it used to. So I suffer just waiting to take my next dose and spend a lot of time in bed. I take 10 mgs 6 times a day every 4 hours but my pain returns in half that time. I end up having to take tylenol... read more

Prescribed Cymbalta + oxycodone for intense pain. Will this cause confusion, trouble speaking, othe?

Doctor prescribed 60mg Cymbalta plus 2.5mg oxycodone for pain in hip and lower back. Concerned about developing serotonin syndrome.

I have been on 400mg of tramadol a day for 20 years, decided its time to come off them

I have been on 400mg of tramadol a day for 20 years, and decided it's time to come off them. I am now on 150mg a day, which is hard. Decided this as it is a dangerous drug, that can cause long-term problems with your health Has anyone come off tramadol after 20 years? And how do you feel after... read more

I'm new to this forum. Hi everyone! I'm a 64 year old that was prescribed Cymbalta for pain due to

... osteoarthritis. I had no earthly idea what I was getting myself into. I was up to 3 30mg pills a day. Now, I'm sguirrelly as a fish out of water... I have awful nightmares, my skin is itchy, I hear sandpaper behind my eyes, I can't concentrate on anything for more than a second, there seems to... read more

Did duloxetine help your pain without changing you as a person?

I have duloxetine sitting in my cupboard which I have been prescribed for pain, nerve and bone/muscle. There is so many horror stories and I am quite nervous to try it. I do not have depression or anxiety and I do not want to end up with it by taking a medicine for pain. I am also worried about... read more

Oxycodone and arthritis, been taking oxycodone 15 mg for break through pain, my question is?

why doesn't it help arthritis? This drug WORKS but will not help arthritis pain. I also take morphine sulfate 15 mg er every 12 hours. My pm told me not to use ibuprofen for it, which I don't understand because it's not a narcotic. I have to wait to take the morphine because it's not time for it.... read more

Percocet 10/325 - Can I take percocet and vyvanse?

Percocet 10/325 - Can I take percoct and vyvanse? I have a chronic pain condition (Chiari Malformation) and was recently diagnosed with ADHD... Thank you in advance for your help/answers! :-)

Was on cymbalta for three months and have lost over half of hair?

My dr ran every test under the sun and its still falling out. Only thing abnormal was liver enzymes but i have a fatty liver so they always r on the high side. Been off of cymbalta for almost a week if its the drug when will this problem get better? Just made apt with dermatolgist. My orthopedic... read more

I have taken 10/325 hydro & 5/325 oxy for knee pain they Don't help. What can I get thats stronger?

I have severe knee pain from traumatic arthritis from the army. I have taken 10/325 hydrocodone for 2 years now. The Doctor just switched me to 5/325 oxycodone since the hydro no longer helped, the oxy is not helping either. The VA is very hesitant to prescribe opioids or benzo's is there any thing... read more

Which is stronger, dilauda 8mg or roxy 30 mg?