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i found a pill with a fancy v on one side i knw its not a vicodin, because it is round and very thin, can anyone please hlelp me n tell me what this is??? ## it a pill with a v on oneside and 2266 on the otherside ## It's possible it's BACLOPHEN as well. I know for a Fact they come in Round as well as Oblong ## Hello, I believe that I found the pill that you are talking about. What I found is a baclofen 20 mg oral tablet which is used primarily to treat spasticity. I provided some additional information as well as a photo below that I sourced from the NIH. NDC 0603-2407 IMPRINT 2266; V INGREDIENTS BACLOFEN 20 mg INACTIVE INGREDIENTS SILICON DIOXIDE CROSPOVIDONE MAGNESIUM STEARATE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE STARCH, CORN LABEL AUTHOR Par Pharmaceutical COLOR WHITE SIZE 16mm SHAP...

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orange capsules with no markings ## My back was hurting so I was giving an Orange capsule that has no markings I was told it was a 40 mg lortab is there such a thing and how can I find out what it is?? ## Hello, In the United States the FDA requires that all prescription medication have an imprint as to be identifiable for medical professionals in the event of emergencies as well as to ensure that customers are able to identify their medication. Because your medication does not have an imprint I believe that you have found something that falls under the category of something like a vitamin/supplement/dietary pill. Capsules are especially hard to identify because any person can purchase empty capsules so that they can make their own vitamins or supplements on the go. With this in mind I ...

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My insurance no longer covers Oxycotin 40mg ER. I was taking it 2 x a day and also taking Oxycodone 30mg 3 x a day due to my injury. I will like to know what will be a good substitute for Oxycotin 40mg ER. Thanks a lot. ## Hello, Matraquita! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've run into. There are several other options available, including MS Contin and Opana ER, both are time released and are available as generics. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, only your doctor can decide what would be right for you to try. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Sorry to be so negative but anytime release...

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I am facing major surgery in four weeks time and I am fearful that the same will happen as in a similar operation last year. Cold turkey during recovery and no one would listen. I want to die. If they give me more morphine. Would that work. ## Yes, it could work, but only if they give you an equivalent dosage. Oxycodone is stronger than Morphine, so you would require a higher amount of the Morphine to equal what you currently take. Thus, if you are on 40mgs of Oxycodone, to prevent withdrawals and handle your pain accordingly, you'd need 60mgs of the Morphine. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It helps a lot as I dreaded that the same experience might again. I will ask for a plan that must include the correct dosage of morphine e.g. 60mg. Are you speaking from personal expe...

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I have been seeing the same pain management doctor in Ohio for over 12 years for degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy and sciatica. She put me on 60mg MS Contin ER q 12 and 5-10 mg Oxycodone prn for break through pain. Now she tells me that I have to wean down to 60 mg Morphine Equivalent per day because of the new federal laws. I was able to enjoy an active lifestyle and now at 60 mg bid I am miserable and unable to do or enjoy anything. She is forcing me to go to a neuropathology doc for more injections, ablations and physical therapy which I have been through many times before without success. I worked in surgery for 36 years and refuse to go that route because most of the patients had multiple surgeries, each one making them worse. Is she being honest about these laws or jus...

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I took a 30mg of oxycodone friday and a half oxycodone sat morning. I have a drug test wed. Do u think it will be outta my system by then? ## Hi Tot, From what I could gather, Oxycodone can be detected in your urine for up to 3-4 days after your last dose. Keep in mind that because everyone is different, this is only intended to be a rough estimate and should be treated as such. In my opinion though, I think you should be able to pass the urine test if you're drinking plenty of water each day (since Oxycodone is excreted through the urine). I hope this helps! ## i suppose to take 6 oxycodone hcl 10 mg a day.how many days do i need to take so that many pills will show up before my urine test? ## my boyfriend took one Oxycodone 30 mg yesterday, and may have to take a urinalysis test t...

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My mom is taking this med and I can't find a description anywhere online. As a caregiver for her, I need to know what this pill is? ## Cold multi symptom relief is the pill kroger brand ## Hello Dippy, I found a acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG oral tablet pill that matches your description. Below is the information I sourced from the NIH on this drug. Please note that multiple brands came up with the same description match but contain the same active ingredients. NDC: 56062-371 Ingredient(s): - Acetaminophen - Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide - Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Imprint: L371 Label Author: Publix Super Markets Inc Color(s): White Shape: Capsule Size (mm): 17.00 Score: 1 Inactive Ingredient(s): - Acesulfame Potassiu...

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I am a pain management patient for the last 12 years, and due to a bad car accident that caused neck, back problems that were I reinjured in a work related situation. Also have had 3 knee surgeries and shoulder surgery as well as both biceps and elbow surgeries and arthritis in all my joints. I have had my pain meds cut in half and my pain mgt. Dr. has prescribed 4 oxycodone IR Witch is a fast acting pain medicine. Now I hear that the government says that my pain mgt.has to be cut in half witch leaves me in pain most of the day and can’t sleep due to the relief that I would benefit from on my current prescription. Government needs to stay out of Dr/patient relationships ## Hello TBone, I'm sorry to hear that your quality of life is being put into jeopardy. Do you have any idea...

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Can anyone help me understand these OPs? The whole pill is plastic, right? I mean, unlike MS Contins where the coating is time released. So my question is-If the whole thing is a solid time release pill, why can’t I cut it in half? I am not trying to abuse it. My doctor made me switch from 5mg instant relase oxycodone to 10 mg oxycontin and it’s way too strong. It makes me feel sick and way too medicated to drive. I am taking these so I can have a life, not another car accident. So I would like to reduce the dose but it says not to cut them & I am not sure that is applicable to the plastic pills. ## According to medical literature, "extended/time-release" pills are not intended to be cut in half because it can release the full contents of the pill all at once (ri...

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i would like a list of Pharmcacies that will fill oxycodone 30mg IR.in and around Los Angels Ca. ## I am sorry, but there is no central listing of pharmacies that have any particular medication in stock. It would be virtually impossible to keep such a list updated anyway, as it would be very dynamic information. Additionally, there is no 30mg immediate release Oxycodone, this dosage is only available in the regular release or time released formulation. The IR is only available in a 5mg capsule. Learn more Oxycodone details here. What reason has your pharmacy given for not being able to fill it? ## You are totally wrong on the not having an instant release Oxycodone 30 mg. I've been taking it for almost 14 years now. The instant release is called Oxycotin that comes in 40 & 80mg....

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pink tablet with a v on one side and 3600 on the other ## extreve back ages, disconfort ## This tablet was manufactured by Vintage Pharmaceuticals and contained 10mgs of Hydrocodone, and 500mgs of Acetaminophen. This dosage is no longer available in the U.S. The FDA warns that this medication carried the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. The maximum dosage available now is 10mgs of Hydrocodone with 325mgs of Acetaminophen. Is there anything I can help with? ## Yes,I just bought some v3600 pink pills ,when did they stop making them and are they better than a Norco ip110 ## Why are the v3600 so much stronger ## I'm new at this ,so yaw help me out with med questions.Thanks

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The cost is way too high. I though generic oxycontin was coming back. Does anyone have an update? ## Hi, Marty! No, there isn't a generic and under the current regulations there won't be one any time soon. Since it is such a highly abused medication that has an extremely high rate of addiction, theft and diversion, the generics were removed from the market to help keep better control of the supply. If there is only one manufacturer, then it is much easier to know exactly how much has been manufactured, where it's being stored, where it's being shipped and etc. If you need a cheaper medication for pain control that is still time released, you may want to ask your doctor about trying MS Contin, it is a time released formulation of Morphine and there are generics of it avai...

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I am in need of a new doctor in my area that is not going to blow me off when I am a new patient with a history of taking M S Contin, Oxycontin and Oxycodone. If anyone knows a decent doctor in my area I would appreciate the refferall it is hard to just call around for one when I say that I have been on meds they say they don't do that. Are you allowed to go out of state? to the next state over I am so sick of the reaction the second you mention a history of narcotics. I have recently lost feeling partially in my arms and legs from a car accident. What happened to good old doctor's ## Hello, Unfortunately, no one can really know ahead of time what a doctor is or is not willing to prescribe, as that is based on the doctor's discretion and not on someone else's previous ap...

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Yesterday I picked up a 20 day supply of oxycontin 30 mg. It was a 20 day script. At 2 a day my px was for 60. I was HORRIFIED when the pharmacist billed me for 325.00, including my insurance discount. They claimed there is not a generic oxycontin. Oxycodone 30 mg was $15 for 60...so needless to say I was shocked!!! Is there an equivalent slow release to replace 30 mg of oxycontin? There has got to be something. I got into a bit of a habit with taking too many 30 oxycodone, which is why I was put on a slow release. Any advice out there? The pharmaceutical companies are gouging us beyond belief, and I've got a medical condition due to an accident where I need these pills, at least for another 2 months or so. The $325.00 price has me in a state of high anxiety however. Is hydromorphin...

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I am currently taking three 20mg oxycontin a day. Due to insurance reasons the Dr wants to switch me to dilaudid or morphine er. Given the choice, which one gives better pain relief and at what dose would be the equivalent to my 60 mg of oxy which is not currently controlling the pain? Thank you. ## Dilaudid is the more potent of the 2, so you'd have to take less of it to be equal to your current dose or Oxycodone or to raise it for more pain relief. According to NIH tables, it would only take 7.5mgs of it to equal each 20mgs of Oxycodone. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## HI magnum5471, From my experience, ...

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I have been on Oxycontin for 3 years. I am not stupid, I did not ask the doc to keep increasing my meds, I would decide to stop taking them for a two week on and two week off if I could. I am in chronic pain,my life has been altered to the degree I cannot walk without assistance any distance. I do walk into a store that has carts to push. Two back surgeries, the type of back that just keeps getting worse, had I not had the surgery I think I could have controlled the pain with Vicodan and Advil. But the doc. said I had to have the surgery. then the 2nd one did me in.It is a reputable doc who has done many surgeries, my opinion he wanted the money because this is when they discovered surgery was making things worse more than better. I blame that doc for me being in the pain I am in and fo...

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oxycontin op's of any mg are bulls*** im in chronic pain 24/7 predue f***ed up the people that need out of pain cause of junkies. im no junkie the pharmacy gave me op's what do u think that tells me. they do haye the oc's. when u go get script, if they give u op's ask them so do u think im a junky u r profileing me. rite w.dc.complain about it / discrimination board i told my own kid to stay away from me. dont let them give u op's if they dont work u want generic oc's. ## There are no generics on the market for Oxycontin, it is a time released formulation of Oxycodone and is only available, now, as the name brand. The ones with the OC marking were the original product, manufactured by Purdue and were also the name brand. Pharmacies were permitted to sell them, un...

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Does anyone know what's going on with this new law that says you have to use your insurance to fill your script of oxycodone? My insurance will not approve it and they are giving me a hard time saying the dr didn't send enough information over about why I need this medicine. I've been on this medicine for years and I have slipped discs, etc. but now I don't know what to do or how to get my med? Does anyone know what I can do to get them out of the pharmacy? I have Maryland state insurance as well as United Health Care. ## Hello, Britt! How are you? In many cases, it has to do with being able to track your prescription to make sure you aren't getting multiple ones filled for the same medication and dosage. What reason does your insurance give for not covering it? The ...

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I was recently prescribed morphine sulfate 15mg er, for fibromyalgia. I've only ever taken Percocet, vicoden, or hydrocodone. I'm nervous as to how I will feel. ## Hello, Vik! How are you? This dose of Morphine is actually comparable to a 10/325mg Percocet, so it will probably affect you very similarly to that. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. I'd just suggest that you make sure you aren't driving, for the first few days, until your sure how its going to affect you. Morphine also has the propensity to make people very sleepy, so you may find yourself needing to nap. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello, I saw your post, I was...

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Do you have a picture of this oxycodone 15mg? ## Hi Toya, I don't have an image to show you, but I can link you to the next best thing - A description of this specific pill from The US National Institute of Health at: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=96ad4352-fff3-46a7-85de-466cc161045e Just scroll down to the section titled "How Supplied" for a detailed description of how it should appear. Also for added verification, the tablet in question carries a National Drug Code of 13107-056. I hope this helps! ## The u23 15mg oxycodone hcl doesn't seem to be as effective as the other 15s I've had. They don't seem to be as strong. Are they generic? ## Hi hru I found a bill in my son room it around and green and say U23 pls help ## I have a monthly rx of ox...

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