Pain Questions (Page 34)

Can diclofenac be used for tooth pain?

I take 1200 mg Gabapentin tid. Lately I have tried 1800mg tid. Is that too much?

My pain dr has told me that dosages are very individualized. How much is safe? I have an appt next wk so I can ask him then I guess. Just curious

Percocet 10/325 - About how much would a 120 bollte of percocet 10-325 cost without insurance? My?

... insurance plan is changing at years end and im gona lose my co-pay. any input would be greatly appreciated

Acetaminophen/Oxycodone - do the pills expire?

Mine are two years past the expiration date, but the doctors in my area are treating me like a junky and i have strep throat so bad i can't take the pain. Does the expiration date affect the effectiveness of the drug?

Can you take Norco after Suboxone?

I've been on Suboxone approx 2 months - and recently found out i have to have some extensive oral surgery. I will need to take Norco following surgery and want to see if anyone else has had similar experience or would know if I will go through Suboxone withdrawals... while taking the Norco... not... read more

Oxycontin vs morphine sulfate?

I've been taking oxycontine 40mg 2x a day for about 6 months for severe pain and they aren't working anymore .So, my doctor wrote a perscription for morphine sulfate er 40mg 2x a day .Is this equal or is there a percentage from one to the other ?? I know there isn't a 40 mg .They either come... read more

Is is true that methadone blocks the effects of other opiates like oxycodone?

i was recently prescribed 5mg of methadone HCI 2x a day and 10mg of oxycodone for breakthrough pain. Someone told me that methadone blocks other opiates, but then why would my Dr. put me on oxy with the Methadone? Thank you!

Does Suboxone interact with Tramadol (or Ultram)?

I've been taking Suboxone for 2 months and was prescribed tramadol ER for pain. Will the Suboxone cause problems for me or cut down the effectiveness of the medication if I take the tramadol ER?

Can I quit taking Suboxone after 4 days of taking it and NOT have withdrawals?

I took Norco 10/325 for 3 months due to back to back foot surgeries. The pain in my feet finally was bearble to where I did not need the Norco but I began having pretty bad withdrawals. I was having unbearable leg pain, anxiety and mentally seeking more. I found a doctor that prescribes Suboxone in... read more

Soma - Will Tramadol relieve a moderately severe muscle spasm/pinched nerve?

On going for over a week, got better but now it is back. Starting at the bace of the scull going along the spine to right above the bra line and out through the sholder and down the arm. Below the elbow and through the hand is ocnly numb with tingling in outside part of hand/ring & pinky fingers.... read more

Tramadol - what drug class?

What do you do when your pain meds have disappeared!?

I went into my drawer where I keep all my medications and one was missing... my Avinza 120mg. I got this refilled on 2/29 and filled up my weekly pill container. This morning I it was time to fill it again and my Avinza seems to have disappeared. I dumped both drawers out, thinking it might have... read more

Hello, I recently came down with sciatica pain in my right buttock and thigh?

Any suggestions on how to calm it down. My doctor gave me one week's worth of robaxin as a muscle relaxer. Should I combine this with cold pack or heating pad? It is worse in the morning after waking up and of course I have to get myself to work. Thanks for any suggestions.

I am 68 yrs old and take Tramadol, 50mg twice a day for arthritis pain. "If" it is addictive, what?

Does Tramadol HCL 50mg contain APAP (acetaminophen)?

If so how much. I see a possible APAP overdose potential? I sometimes take APAP 500mg tabs 2 to relieve pain. When it is ineffective I take 2 Tramadol HCL 50mg tabs. One site mentions Tramadol/Acetamenophen as a tablet. Knowing the potential for hepatic damage with APAP overdose I need to know if... read more