Tapentadol and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 3, 2025

Tapentadol for Pain "I have been using Nucynta for more than 8 years for the management of chronic migraine pain headaches. I have used the I/R versions as well as the E/R versions both in 50 and 100 mg strengths. I prefer Nucynta because it doesn't cause in me sleepiness, euphoria, or a 'dizziness high' like other opioids. I opted out of the 100 mg E/R because prolonged use, while extremely helpful, was causing sleepiness. A year ago, I asked my PM doctor to prescribe the I/R 50 mg dose, knowing if the migraine doesn't abate, I can safely take a second dose. Nucynta is only one of the tools in my migraine management toolbox and find it has been a blessing, primarily because it works well, isn't addictive, and isn't dangerous when taken as directed. I don't drink alcohol any longer from fear of a bad interaction, so it has also helped me shed some pounds, too. I recommend Nucynta for pain management."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2024

For Pain "Don't like it. I suffer from lower back pain and mental health issues. So usually prescribed co-codamol and diazepam. The codeine only works for mild aches, really, but not if I bend, etc. Anyway, I tried this last night, and although it does eliminate pain more, waking up this morning, the side effects are horrible. I feel more like I've taken antidepressants, amitriptyline, or Zoloft. I felt so anxious and weird, like everyone knew I'm weird. Even my eyes looked weird. I had urgent matters I needed to deal with at the moment, and I was on a roll going through stuff yesterday, feeling more confident. Now I can't speak and paranoid someone will knock at the door. Eyes rolling. No concentration, and unsteady with low moods. I will give it a score of 5 because it did help one night, and I slept well. Obviously, others have stated it helped them, so for them, I've evened it to a 5. But for me, the side effects are not worth it."

• Sam...
• June 3, 2014

Tapentadol for Pain "On 100 mg Nucynta 4 times a day works great for my chronic pain. Side effects are drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness, no stomach issues."

• did...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2014

Tapentadol for Pain "First visit to the pain clinic put me on 75 mg Nucynta. Worst experience ever with medicine. Had to call 911, thought I was dying. Rapid heart, dizziness, shortness of breath."

• Nyc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2015

Tapentadol for Pain "Gave me a severe headache, insomnia, dizzy, confused, this medication is very dangerous. I have learned that the hard way. Stay away!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2012

Tapentadol for Pain "Takes a while to feel any relief. I have experienced dizziness, shallow breathing, hypotension."