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Hi everyone, My mom has a dilaudid pump thing. I really don't know much about it in terms of dosage or anything. She's had 6 back surgeries. She has been having a drink or two (vodka) every now and then. Is that problematic? Thanks in advance, Liz ## Hello, Liz! How is your mom doing? The problem with mixing a narcotic and alcohol is due to the fact that they both cause depression of the central nervous system, so it could result in lowered heart rate, blood pressure and shallow breathing. It can also cause aggravation of some of the side effects, so she may feel more dizziness, drowsiness and nausea than usual, because it kind of potentiates each drink. The best thing to do would be to have her check with her doctor. In some cases, there may not be any issues with someone havin...

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Years ago Nubain could be ordered anywhere in the world and come in two days by ups. I couldn't believe it, then all shut down. So if it's not a class 4 drug why is it impossible to get? Acute pain is depressing my life changes. Now I suffer everyday. What can I do? ## Need help finding nubain for chronic pain in my knees and lower back. I've been looking, however unsuccessful. Can someone please tell me about its availability? ## What state are you in? I live in Tn. I do not have problems getting it. ## This is crazy, ten years ago Nubain could be delivered to your door. Now that it's gone they put me on morphine and it ruined me. Isn't there an honest pharmacy that dispenses Nubain without any hassle? I took it for depression and a brain/spinal injury. ## Who presc...

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When it comes to yellow Norco (imprint: V 3601), you can NOT tell if it's counterfeit unless you compare it to a real pill. They look REAL in every sense except that the edges of the pill are crumbly, they lack that shine in the coating, they break easily and the "V" is slightly different on the bottom. Beware. ## How to tell a fake yellow NORCO! READ!! There are a lot of fake yellow Norcos out there. One fool proof way to know if they are fake is the following. The real yellow Norcos with imprint 36 01 on one side and a V on the other, will have a small skinny ring around the V. It's barely visible to the eye, but if you look close enough u will see it. If u touch the pill and your hands are sweaty u can rub it off. The skinny ring around the V starts on the top left co...

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I've been taking Watson 5-325 hydrocodone from Walgreens for years for back pain. I am disabled, have scoliosis and two bad car accidents caused the need. 3 months ago Walgreens changed to this new Actavis brand. It isn't working! Until I read this, I thought I would have to increase my dosage. Also for the past 3 months I've had sore throat and pain in sinuses and ears. I thought I had overdone my Flonase and have gone through 2 rounds of antibiotics without relief. When I read about the mother's ears ringing and nausea, I put this together. Thank you so much! I scheduled another appointment today for next week about this. Hopefully a new scrip will solve both issues. I went to CVS today and found out they have qualitest brand hydrocodone. ## @Brat Cat, You're defin...

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i am a heavy marijuana smoker and I take 2-5 oxycodone a day for pain. I failed my test at the Dr for a positive that I have been taking it. I have read that pot can overshadow or hide oxy if you are a heavy smoker. I take my pills properly, but it will not show up in my system? Help ## I'm on oxy for back pain. I also consume marijuana. They called me and I have to take a urine test for thc tomorrow. I got a cleaner for thc but I have to have oxy in my system. Can i take an oxy and have it show up after I take the detox? Will oxy show up and not thc? ## Hi Lori..here is an almost sure fire way to beat (fake pass) the dreaded UA. First off.. I'm unclear as to who "they" are that called you for your UA but I'm talking about an office based rapid result test so you can...

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Found a pill in my daughter's room - it's a yellowish round pill with M in a box and numbers 595 on other side. Anyone know what it is? ## The round yellow pill with M on one side and 595 on other side is the generic oxycontin pain killer 40mg. It is extremely addictive so you should talk to your daughter about it asap. ## I am holding one in my hand at the moment, and it is 100% a 40mg Controlled Release Oxycodone. This is a highly potent drug, and if it is not prescribed for your daughter, than it is also very illegal. Hope that this helps. ## Well, there is no doubt it is an oxy, and that's an opium, which is highly addictive and starts to hurt you Cuz Once you r addicted, I'd you don't have it, you become what is called "DOPE SICK" this it's very very...

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I have the option to use either oxycodone or hydrocodone for a broken ankle... and after surgery. Which is the stronger of the two? I would like to take one in the evening and then the weaker of the two during the day so I can work. Thanks! ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? Oxycodone is the stronger of the two. The FDA classifies these medication as being narcotic analgesics, so they have the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, since both can cause dizziness and drowsiness, please make sure you won't be driving or operating heavy machinery. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is the difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone, both being an opioid? I have some 10-325 hydrocodone...

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Does anyone know what brand of the fentanyl patch 100mcg that Wal-Mart carries now? I know that they had only carried the one brand that was recalled with the gel, which was because people were overdosing on it causing death. After reading up on this there were people who were misusing, abusing the patches, digesting the gel or smoking it, which made it bad for those who depended on this certain patch for their pain relief, I used to use the patch for my excruciating constant pain and it was great only Medicare would no longer pay for it switching me to the generic fentanyl patch which only works half as good as the recalled patches. People in the US seem to abuse prescription meds a lot and those who depend on the meds have to suffer when they're then recalled. If anyone knows what...

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I'm taking clavulanic acid for sinus infection an fluid in my ears and Lucas lasting over 2 weeks..but I'm a heart patient an today my blood pressure climbed very high after taking my medicine.i take Percocet for my back an metoporal.for blood pressure among other medicines.was wondering if it's normal for this mix to make your blood pressure go up so high..i also have a rash on my chin and forhead...im afraid to continue the antibiotics without knowing...ive already had heart attacks don't want another one... ## Did you mean that you are taking Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid? Clavulanic Acid is not usually prescribed by itself. Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is a generic for Augment, it is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side e...

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I’ve been using Nucynta ER for several years and doing well with it. My doctor’s office informed me it might become unavailable because of the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, which is where it is manufactured. When I went to refill at the end of January, sure enough, Not Available. How long before it will be available again, and how can I get on a list to be notified of availability? ## In order to find out about current product availability, my thoughts are to get in touch with the manufacturer directly and/or the local pharmacy that generally fills your prescriptions. Do you happen to know who the manufacturer of your previously filled Rx of Nucynta ER is? Most manufacturers have a website with their contact information easily accessible, so this is what I would recommend first...

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I have been falsely accused of failing a urine drug test by my physicians office and have never ever taken anything but the medicines prescribed by them ..I have been prescribed meds due to Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy both legs and lower back , Bakers Cyst back of right knee , Sesmoiditis left foot...Patella Femoral Syndrome Right knee ...other than the following meds I have been to specialist who say there is nothing other than meds that can be done for me for one reason or another...the meds I am on ...all prescribed by my current physician is ..Morphine Sul...zanaflex....and Gaba Pentin I also have a hiatial hernia...gastritis...and diverticulosis.. acid reflux and take nexium and for anxiety (my throat closes up and I gag and gag)..I take Zoloft.....and I take metoprol and hydro...

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Am Female Around 60ish And Have been diagnosed with MS. I have had Fibro since 1989. I am so tired of being in pain, I told my current Doctor that the number of Vicodin ES she gives me each month leaves me without pain meds the last week of each month. She immediately cut my meds to ONE REGULAR VICODIN A DAY!!!!! She is now convinced I am drug seeking I am mortified -- I am left speechless and in pain. She told me to "deal" with it...this is a County Doctor....help anyone out there please post your info if you have some --- thank you so much,, Sandy ## Have you heard of or checked out the Simi Pain Management Center? Sounds like it might be local for you. Simi Pain Management Center 1350 E. Los Angeles Ave. Third Floor, Suite 3A Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ph: (805) 504-4810 www.simip...

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I am one of the patients of LF MEDICAL SERVICES. DR. MARJORIE LOUIS-JACQU WAS MY PCP DOCTOR. I TAKE 30mg OF OXYCODONE AND CAN'T FIND A NEW PCP. I'VE BEEN GOING BACK & FORTH TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A MONTH NOW. CAN U PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND A DOCTOR WHO WILL WRITE MY PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ME? I HAVE TWO HIP REPLACEMENTS, LUPUS, AND JUST WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 9/4/2016 WITH A BAD BODY & BACK PAIN. PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME? ## OMG, I feel SO bad for you. I've also been cut completely off my methadone but the Oxycodone they replaced it with just isn't working for me, and I'm on 30 mg of Oxycodone 4 times a day! Unfortunately, I just turned 71 and had been taking eleven 10 mg of methadone with close supervision by my PCP for over 15 years with absolutely no side effe...

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I had shoulder surgery and after 3 1/2 weeks I'm still having horrible pain. Dr prescribed diclofenac sod 75 mg twice a day. He had previously given me a prescription for hydrocodone/APAP 5-500 mg which I haven't been taking. However, my pain has gotten unbearable. Can I take both of them together? ## Hello, Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Hydrocodone APAP (Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen) and Diclofenac sodium. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. It may be wise to speak with your doctor before combining these medications, just to be safe. Also, please be careful with the Hydrocodone APAP, Hydrocodone can be quite addictive. Ar...

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I took an advil for a headache at 2pm and ate dinner but I am not sure if I should take the methylprednisolone (6 pills) or wait 24 hours for the advil to leave my system? ## They are not in the same medication class, but what has your prescriber advised? Have you been told not to combine them? In many cases, they are taken together, since the Methylprednisolone may cause headaches as a side effect, according to FDA reports. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, acne, mood changes, and weight changes. It would be best to follow your doctor's instructions. Is there something else I could help with?

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I have a drug test coming up and I just want to know what tramadol will show up as just and opiate or will it show up for somthing else too? I keep getting different answers and I just would like to know ## Tramadol isn't remotely related to amphetamine in anyway so it would not show up as amphetamine. I have heard conflicting info on if it shows up as an opioid so I would bring the bottle and leave it in the car for interviews, just in case. I don't like listing prescriptions that don't show up on drug tests just in case they discriminate so I wish there was a clear answer regarding it showing up as a opiate. ## Actually, you're completely wrong, I've just done a urine drug screen, and the ONLY drug I've taken is Tramadol, and the test came back positive for Amp...

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I have 7.5-325/15ML - How many ML would it take to equal one pill of hydrocodone? ## Hello, Katie! How are you? From what you've listed the dosage is 7.5mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen per 15mls, so that would be the same as taking the same dosed tablet. However, you should not exceed the given dosage instructions. 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. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Sooooo is that one tablet for every 15mls? ## 15 ml is one 7.5 pill. A 5 oz bottle is almost equal to 9.5 pills.

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Does kratom block pain? If so how much is needed? I am on 50 fentanyl for a year + 30 mg er morphine 2x daily before that, but still have lower lumbar neck and knee pain, and need to keep working or try... Please advise. ## Hey Jeff, sorry to hear about your pain. I don't know how the kratom plant translates to doses of conventional pain medication but yes, it is reported to be a pain killer with a similar mechanism of action as other opioids. May I ask what State you live in? Kratom is perfectly legal in most states but there are some states / counties that have outlawed it. Still one of those gray areas and research should be conducted by anyone who is considering it for pain management or withdrawals. Hope this helps! Sources: ## Yes Kratom is great for pain and it makes you fee...

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Can this be a Vicodin or generic, or Percocet or generic? It is an oblong white tablet with Ax5307. It came back when I was searching it as a possible 5 milligram Vicodin. ## What's the oblong white tablet with Ax5307. I found it on my car floor ## NO NO NO! It's Acyclovir 800mg, an antiviral drug most commonly prescribed for people with Herpes. ## Mason is correct, Apotex Corp does list it as containing 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is most commonly used to treat, or suppress Herpes outbreaks, both genitally and orally. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. You can view more information by clicking this NDC code: 68084-0109 Is there anything else I can help with?

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white pill ## description on all percocet ## Percocets are available in generic form, therefore they are made by many different companies and there is no possible way I could post descriptions of all of them. If you post back with the imprint from the tablets in question, I will gladly look it up for you and check what they are. ## I have a pill here which has the numbers 54-262. I'm not sure if this is a type of the Rocacet percocet or if its somthing else ## percocet; on one side said tec and on the other side 325/5 is it real ## small, white, round, scored. Letter "V" on one side; numbers 48, & 10 on other,split by score. What is this? ## I have a pill that has a number on it it's round white and has Az over 011 is it Percocet 5 325

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