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Opium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Opium has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 29 reviews on Drugs.com. 93% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 4% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Opium

  • Lucy
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 5, 2021

Opium Tincture, Deodorized (opium) for Diarrhea "I am 60 years old and prior to being prescribed Opium Tinctures, I had (and used) as many as 6 movements per day. I had every test they could think of to no avail. Finally dr could help me control it. I have experienced “an accident” in every store and gas station near me. It does help me make it to a bathroom. A little more controllable. Even though we have excellent insurance, copay of $5, each drug store seems to, after about 1year, suddenly be unable to provide. I’m on my 4th drug store and they are now saying can no longer get it. I am petrified of going back to multiple accidents daily. And what really seems so funny to me is that when my children were babies, we got this same drug but it was called paregoric over the counter for about 50 cents. My husband is retiring next year and I know things will be much tighter. Seriously do not think Medicare will cover this either."

10 / 10
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  • Kalena
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 15, 2024

Opium Deodorized (opium) for Diarrhea "Since age 10, I suffered with bowel problems. Ten years ago, I lost 60+ lbs in two months. I was emaciated and felt horrible, plus not ever being able to leave home. A few years ago, my doctor held my hand and said, 'I'm putting you on Opium Deodorized. I take 0.06cc twice a day, sometimes 3 times a day, when it rears its ugly head.' The doctor explained everything to me. Within a week, I was able to leave my home for the first time in 6 months. This has been a blessing to me. I got my life back and was even able to go to Aspen for a week in October. I'm eternally grateful for this medication. I've had no interactions with other drugs I take."

10 / 10
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  • Spotted...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 8, 2024

Paregoric (opium) "I'm in my early 60s. As a child, we always had Paregoric. It was prescribed for nausea. I've had nausea issues all my life. Mom would mix a small amount of Paregoric in Coca-Cola. It tasted really good. Too bad it's so difficult to get now. I miss having it, cured nausea, upset stomach quickly."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 2, 2010

Paregoric (opium) for Diarrhea "This medicine tastes awful."

7 / 10
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  • mstry...
  • October 5, 2016

Opium Deodorized (opium) for Diarrhea "Have tried all else works fast. Tastes horrible! Was the active ingredient in paregoric"

9 / 10
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  • savin...
  • December 1, 2009

"Don't do it. Stop taking it!"

1 / 10
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