Butorphanol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• sli...
• June 17, 2008

Butorphanol for Pain "Stadol works great for migraines. The only bothersome side effect that I've noticed is that after you take it, it doesn't make you really sleepy, but you still feel like you have to close your eyes. Otherwise, this drug is a lifesaver for migraine sufferers."

• Lys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2019

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "They gave me this Stadol rubbish for labor contractions. 5 secs later my eyes were actually rolling into my head, it felt like they were spinning. I was screaming, flipping out. I was in so much fear I passed out and didn't remember anything after that."

• Bab...
• February 8, 2020

For Pain "I've had migraines for years. Butorphanol was prescribed at one of my many hospital visits. It works well! Gets rid of the pain, helps me sleep, and I wake up feeling good and not having that loopy, hungover feeling!"

• Ckb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2018

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "Horrible experience. Not a good choice for somebody with panic attacks or anxiety. Makes you extremely dizzy, it was terrifying for me because I didn't know what was happening. Pain relief was minimal."

• Dit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 16, 2018

Butorphanol for Pain "Stadol nasal spray is the only drug that allows me to live a normal life. I have chronic Crohn's pain, and I have tried many of the drugs developed for Crohn's, and they haven't worked. I do not go over my physician's dosage orders and can honestly say I've experienced no side effects except a dry mouth."

• SW4...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2017

Butorphanol for Pain "My husband suffered from migraine headaches throughout his life. He was prescribed Stadol NS. His migraines became more constant as his body craved Stadol. He was going through 5 bottles a week and had a callous on his palm from using it. This was back in 1996-1998. He went through rehab. It did stop his migraine, just to bring them back stronger and more often. Please ask your family if your personality is changing. Please listen to them."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2024

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "Unlike the other ladies posting, I had an incredible experience. I didn't feel even one contraction. I felt like I was floating. I loved it and thought it was great. The Dr. and nurses simply told me when to push. This was April 2000."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2020

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "They gave me this while I was in labor. I was only 2 cm dilated, but my contractions were starting to get unbearable. I asked for pain medicine, so they gave me Stadol. They told me it would make me a little drowsy, which is an understatement. I was falling asleep quickly against my will within minutes. I told my fiancé to call the nurse because I thought the medicine was going to finish me. I would have been okay with it if it had relieved the pain, but it did not. I felt everything and was well aware of my surroundings but could not open my eyes or respond. I felt like I was trapped inside of my body and could not even advocate for myself."

• Bud...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 2, 2020

For Pain "I have suffered from migraines since I was 9 years old when I started my period. I was always tired and depressed after my period started because of the blood loss. I saw a neurologist in 1997, and my doctor prescribed butorphanol. I was amazed at how much better I felt. I am now 68 years old, and I have been taken off butorphanol several times, and I always felt worse. I just recently voluntarily took myself off butorphanol because of all the abuse I experienced with the pharmacies. I have been back on butorphanol for the last 2 months and finally feel better. I have rheumatoid arthritis along with 20 operations due to connective tissue problems and gastrointestinal motility issues. I thank God every day I wake up and am able to move. I train dogs and have extensive education in many fields. Butorphanol helps me feel normal without pain."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2017

For Pain "I was given butorphanol for severe abdominal pain related to Crohn's disease when none of the typical meds worked for me. It is amazingly effective. The first time I took this nasal spray, my pain disappeared in about 7 minutes. Nothing has ever worked for my pain before until taking this. And since I have Crohn's disease, the nasal spray is brilliant because it doesn't go through the digestive system and cause other symptoms. It made me a little sleepy, but less each time I take it. It's been a miracle for me."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2016

Butorphanol for Pain "I went to the ER with aneurysm symptoms and was administered Stadol via IV. The nurse explained that it would make me sleepy and help with the pain in my head. Immediately, I felt a little sleepy, followed by nauseous and very warm all over. Within a few minutes, I started to feel very uncomfortable in my own skin. I felt as if I had a horrible hangover or something. As I fell asleep, I began having horrible nightmares. This experience was the first time I've been given the drug to my knowledge. Overall, it made me feel kind of panicked and frightened. I hopefully will never be given this medication again."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2015

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "I was admitted into the hospital at 31 weeks for almost 3 weeks for preeclampsia and PIH. I would get terrible migraines and was so uncomfortable from constantly being in bed and switching from my left side to right side. I was given Stadol through IV, and let me say it is amazing! When given intravenously, it works within seconds. I got really dizzy and felt like I was floating. I wasn't in pain anymore and slept like a baby. This medicine is great for pain, I don't think I would've made it through my hospital stay without it!"

• hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2018

For Pain "The nasal spray was very effective with just one dose and resting. Sometimes my migraines last for days even after a Toradol injection. I only have a severe migraine about 3 times a month. But who wants to lose a whole day or days because of them? The butorphanol spray is perfect for me."

• Els...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 11, 2021

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "I had Stadol with my first delivery, and it was a scary experience. I could still feel the contractions; however, I couldn't open my eyes or cry out that I was still in pain. I felt like my eyes were forced shut, I could still hear people in the room, and I couldn't talk... just moan. It took a few hours to wear off, which I was so thankful when it did! Bad experience."

• Ari...
• June 13, 2017

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "I was given Stadol via IV while in labor with my eldest child. I don't know what dose, but I did go unconscious for what I think was a few seconds. I just remember waking up gasping for air as about six nurses rushed into the room. They were trying to get me to breathe and checking my vitals. Not sure if I flatlined, but I did have to remember to breathe, which wasn't fun. I remember feeling really high and happy after giving birth, but it took me a long time to come down from it. I had my two younger children without meds and felt much better and aware of my surroundings. The Stadol did help with pain, but I'll never forget how hard it was to breathe when you have to consciously make an effort to do it."

• Hea...
• July 20, 2017

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "I was given Stadol because I was at 3 cm for so long, yet my contractions were getting unbearable (can't get the epidural until 4 cm). The nurse told me it works for some people and not for others. I am assuming it either takes the pain away or it doesn't. Well, it literally made me instantly start sweating, and my eyes were rolling in the back of my head. However, no pain relief. I got extremely restless and an intense feeling of confusion and dysphoria. I was so unprepared for that feeling, it's horrible. Being in a hospital, in labor, confused, restless, still feeling everything. I researched it when I got home, and apparently only somewhere around 1% experience this. Just pray you're the lucky 99%."

• Ros...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 15, 2018

For Pain "Butorphanol has been the only migraine medicine that consistently works quickly and effectively. After trying over two dozen different medications with poor results, this medicine is the solution to my daily headaches. I am now productive again and have rejoined the human race!"

• Gla...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 11, 2019

For Pain "My neurologist prescribed butorphanol medication to me after trying so many other medications for my migraines. I take 2 other medications as well (preventative and a triptan). But I reserve this one for when I cannot get rid of the pain. Butorphanol is an absolute lifesaver for those really bad migraines! I am not sure what I would do if they stop making it! I no longer need to go to the ER, and I feel like I can have an almost normal life. The pain stops almost instantly, and my migraine is just gone."

• min...
• September 5, 2009

For Pain "I have had migraines for over ten years and have tried all of the preventative medications. They just do not work for me. When my migraine hits and the nausea and/or vomiting accompany the migraine, I find that this nasal spray quickly and effectively eases the pain. I think that being able to administer it nasally is great since my nausea is so bad that I am unable to keep anything down long enough for it to take effect. It is a very strong medication and I am unable to operate a motor vehicle after taking it, so I always lay down in the dark with a cool rag over my face. This is, to me, the most effective medication I have taken for this kind of pain."

• amo...
• November 25, 2016

For Pain "So I was administered this medication when I was in early high school. I gave it a 10 because it was great for pain relief, on the other hand, very addicting. A year passed, I used it once. Into year two, I had another stomach attack and had to use the butorphanol once more. I then continued to have pain that entire week and 'had' to use the butorphanol again and again. My point here is this drug is great for pain if you don't have an addictive personality because, like me, I did as an early freshman and ended up in a rehab facility detoxing. No one should have to go through that ever."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2021

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "Quite possibly the worst thing I've ever taken. Within seconds, I could feel my eyes rolling, and the room was spinning. I felt like I wanted to sleep but felt like I didn't know how to breathe, and if I had slept, I would have stopped breathing. I just laid there waiting for it to be over. I threw up three times and finally started to feel the effects wear off. I will never take this during labor ever again. It gave me so much anxiety..."

• Big...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 20, 2017

For Pain "No matter what, I carry a headache (4-5 pain scale) DAILY. Some turn into severe 10 scale migraines 3-5 times weekly. I did imaging scans, EEGs, both short and 3-day stays in the hospital. I was told by the 1st neurologist that some 'speckling' and slight abnormalities (grey matter) led to a referral from that doctor to my 2nd neurologist that I have had now for 3 years. He graduated me up to stronger meds after lots of trials. This is what's working: 600 mg Lyrica daily, 7.5 Norco & Stadol. Much less pain. Norco is not as good anymore. Have asked for stronger but was refused. Good luck to all. Ask for a SPECT test. Google it so you can explain it to your doctor. I had to."

• All...
• June 18, 2017

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "I am literally on this medication right now. I got a dose through my IV, and yes, at first it was intense and made me very loopy and hot. But now I am just much more relaxed. This is my fourth baby. I'm not quite full term, so they used this to see if I could relax enough for contractions to stop. They haven't, and I can still feel them, but it's much more bearable now. I didn't have this with any of my other deliveries, just the epidural. Everyone reacts differently to different medicines and doses, so I don't think that basing what is right for you off of other people's experiences is a good idea."

• NYC...
• September 5, 2015

Butorphanol for Labor Pain "All I can say is that Stadol is AMAZING! I felt like I was floating on clouds, and when the pain did come back, I didn't care. I could feel the pain, but it was like I was disconnected from it somehow. After I had my son, I asked what they had given me because I had never felt like that before with my other babies. So if they offer it to you, take it, it works! I couldn't imagine how these people are able to function if they take it for migraines?"

• tin...
• April 1, 2012

Butorphanol "I have been using Stadol since I was 21, and I am now 40. This is a great medicine if you use it when you're supposed to use it. I am 40 now, and the doctors have to give me something much stronger now to help me with my pain from cancer."