Pain Questions (Page 101)

Can hydrocodone or oxycodone cause insomnia?

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

Is it safe to drink coffee and take Tylenol?

Is there any food interactions between Tylenol and coffee? I want to take Tylenol because I'm in pain, but I had a coffee.

Does naloxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) block the effects of benzodiazepines?

I’m currently taking buprenorphine/naloxone 8mg/2mg for chronic back pain prescribed by my pain management doctor. I am also taking Zoloft 50mg for anxiety and clonazepam for panic attacks also prescribed by pain management doctor. My new doctor told me that the naloxone will block any benefits of t... read more

Gabapentin side effects; withdrawal?

Hi guys!! I’m on around 2,700 mg of gabapentin daily, and have been for 4 years. It’s hard to pinpoint which side effects are gabapentin related because I’m on other meds. I’m wondering what symptoms folks who are exclusively on Gaba notice. If anyone has had experience with gabapentin withdrawal as... read more

Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?

Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more

What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?

Adderall XR - Has anyone had hear palpitations, or chest pain?

Hi I just turned 55 and been taking Adderall xr 30mg, then down to 20mg xr, because I noticed my heart would just be pounding really fast at night. So it then caused me to have major anxiety. I swear if it's not one thing it's another so I ended up going from 30 to 20mg but now my depression is... read more

Is duloxetine a fast acting drug?

I have severe neuropathy in my feet and legs am taking gabapentin but it's not enough the pain is unbearable so today my neurologist added duloxetine will I have relief tonight? How long does it take?

Pain moving up my leg has me confused?

I woke this morning with severe pain in my lower calf. By mid morning the pain had moved to my middle calf. It almost felt like a charley horse. By early evening it had moved up to the back of my thigh. Tonight it is now in the middle of my hip and has awakened me because the pain is severe. I have... read more

Urinary Tract Infection - I was diagnosed with a UTI on Tuesday, and shortly after began having back

... pain in my lower left part of my back. It’s like a dull, achy pain. I’ve been on antibiotics for a few days, and nothing seems to be changing

What other medication I can take for nerve pain besides Lyrica?

Is 20 mg of Flexeril a common dose 3xday?

How many mg of Flexeril is safe? Is 20 mg PK for chronic pain and spasms? I take 10 mg 3x daily and don’t feel much relief. Is it common for doctors to prescribe 20 mg 2-3 times a day?

Brand versus generic. Vyvanse or lisdexamfetamine?

This month when started today, she said she does not feel any relief. She said she has no energy, no focus no relief from shaky leg pain. I checked with the pharmacy to make sure it's the correct med.It is. Do other people feel the difference between the brand name to the generic?

Opioid-Induced constipation?

Does anyone know why medications for opioid constipation everything is worded as, when prescribed for non-cancer pain?

Trazodone, Lortab, buspirone?

I was prescribed Lortab 5mg for pain. Is it safe to take it with my trazodone and buspirone?