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One of my doctors was required by his insurance to test a lot & for marijuana as well as normal tests. This was required because he had a problem with a patient who died. My current doc doesn’t, but he thinks I need PM, since I need a higher dosage than he normally prescribes. Just don’t wanna go & have them find out I smoke & send that through to Medicare. I think it would be a problem.

I have chronic pain due to a accident in 2001, nd again in 2003. I have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, lower lumber sprain, nd redicolopothy! I 've been on 30mg of Oxycodon pop has reduced my dose to 90 pills. No I don't have any addiction I always take my meds as prescribed. But my doctor told me he had to cut my dosage down due to DEA. I went to a pain management Dr, who insulted me by telling me I need to take his personals injections, nd start doing physical therapy. Mind you my Orthopedic surgeon, has state that my condition is so bad the Injections nor physical therapy would help me. But this nut case. Insist that I'm another person of color on drugs. Help ## Hello, Barbara! How are you? Yes, that is correct. There were new regulations put in place last year that restrict...

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I live in Modesto California I would like to know what pharmacies will dispense the yellow norcos 10 325 can someone help me please the white ones are not working as well as the yellow ones and I know it's just a big ol lie where they say they're not making the yellow ones no more I know they are can someone help please ## No, it is not a lie, the manufacturer stopped making them due to the problems that some people were having with the dye, such as allergic reactions, being sensitive to it, and etc. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. What are the markings on the white ones you are taking? ## Thanks for your help but I finally found a place that h...

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Hi. I took 20 5mg/500mg generic Vicodin's over the course of 48 hours. I started on a Tuesday evening and took my last 2 and half pills Thursday morning. I had a drug test the next Thursday morning so I had a full 6 days of no use. I am 33 years old, 5'7" and about 155lbs. I'm also in relatively good health; basically no health problems. Will that 6 days be enough time for it not to show up on a urine test? ## Technically it should be, the Hydrocodone in Vicodin is usually only detectable in a standard urine test for approximately 4 days, after last dosing. However, it can vary, depending on your overall health, activity levels, fluid intake and etc. So, there's really no way to be sure, until you get the test results. Learn more Vicodin details here. When will you h...

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Does anyone know if this medication (Tramadol/Ultram) is a controlled substance? ## i live in the uk and have been on tramadol for about 6-7 years now and it is over here ## no, it is not a controled sub. it is non narcotic, genric for ultram. it intercepts neurotransmitter in your brain (serotonin) to control pain ## if tramadol is not a controlled substance why do they ask for ID at the pharmacy? ## I dont care what they say. Tramadol is an addictive narcotic. It's not as hard to kick as the others but a narcotic just the same. ## Iv been told Tramadol is a watered down version of stronger narcotics. In fact I feel like Iv been lied to. Im a recovering drug addict. I learned I had liver cancer in the ER. They gave me this and said it wont triger a relaps. Like hell it wont. Im eve...

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Id like to hear what other people are taking for chronic, acute, progessive pain. My doc wont write for oxycontin / he writes for compounded vicodin up to and over 100mg / yes 100mg compounded locally. I would like to know if any one else is getting compounded hydrocodone ## Is Opama ER 20 mg better for chronic pain than Oxycotin? ## What is compounded vicodin? It doesn't have 100 hydro does it? Can you tell me about it? Thanks! ## I have had chronic arthritis(osteo and other)for 40 yrs.I have tried everything,the best is MSContin 30mg(morphine)2 or 3 times a day,I used to take 4,but was impacted bad.On 3 with senna S(light laxative)I use a hot water enema to avoid straining!No alcohal or street drugs,smoking and I go to church every sunday(christian) You will always have pain,but i...

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Hello everyone! I had an MRI done in December of 2010 on my lower back and was treated with oxycontin 30mg and muscle relaxants from a clinic in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I did that for one month and the pain in my back was gone but I was afraid to get addicted so I stopped and have since been in progressively worse pain. Now for my question, I recently moved to the St. Petersburg (Tampa Bay) area in Florida and am looking to find a doctor who will honor my MRI (3 years old) and also not give me a hard time for prescribing the right pills that ease my pain. I unfortunately lost all the documentation from the Pain Management clinic in Fort Lauderdale about my condition and the place has since been closed. Can someone recommend a clinic for me within my area? I would highly appreciate it. I am...

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Okay so I get 30mg morphine ER all the time but I usually get the light purple ones or the new kind which has a moon on one side and they are light yellow but I haven't had these purple 30mg ER box Ms in a long time. The other ones I get seem to squish up like a pancake when I crush them due to the time release gel I'm assuming but I suspect these are fake because they are breaking up into a powder. Also morphine has a certain chlorine taste to it and these ones do not. Does anyone have experience with all of ER morphine generic brands? Do you know if the box ms are supposed to be how I'm describing? I just don't feel anything but I could just be tripping out. Also has anyone here gotten fake pain killers? How do you know they're fake? ## How did they look like? coul...

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I take hydromorphone 4mg as needed but i wanted to know if it was safe taking two tablets? ## Hydromorphone, the active ingredient in Dilaudid is a very potent narcotic analgesic. That said, it is not advisable to increase your dosage without your doctor's approval. Doing so runs the risk of overdose and other serious side effects, such as organ damage. If your current dosage does not control your pain, you should speak to your doctor to explore your other options. Have you contacted them yet? ## Due to a near fatal accident I had in 2007, I have many chronic physical problems, some accident related and others such as severe arthritis, torn ligaments in both knees, disc problems bot sides of the back. The disc and knee problems are so painful that surgery is my option. I started out...

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How can you tell if acetaminophen is a rx or just otc? Is the dosage a clue? ## Based on my own research I found that Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol) is an ingredient contained in many OTC and prescription medicines. For the most part, Acetaminophen would be found in typical OTC drugs such as, Benadryl, Tylenol, Theraflu, and many more medications along similar lines intended for normal colds, flu, and other minor to moderate pain. As for Acetaminophen in Rx, I found it to be similar dosages, but I believe the main difference is what drug they combined with Acetaminophen to give it a stronger effect. For example, I saw Acetaminophen used in conjunction with Oxycodone, Codeine, Hydrocodone, and other serious drugs intended to be for a more serious matter. But those are Rx of co...

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A buddy was dispensed a bottle of 100 pills. Not thinking they were of any importance he put them away and forgot about them. While cleaning up I found the bottle and went online. These pills are white, oblong in shape, on one side it says TR then a score line then 50..... This would be Tramadol, right? The thing is the back of the pill is blank, no APO or Ultram. So are these pills 50mg Tramadol (bottle they came in buddy had ripped off the important info and left other info like Drs name). From what I can gather from reading this it does say Hydrochloride 50mg. I just cannot be sure as they lack any stamp/imprint of the back despite looking so much like the APO TR/50 Tramadol. I do have photos if anyone wants to see them, I appreciate any help in this matter. Thank you :D

I don't like the morphine. My opana worked wonderfully but of course now I can't take it because of those who are abusing it. My dr has been cracked down on about U/A's that come back positive for anything (mine was marijuana) and he won't refill my script until I pass the U/A next week. My question is, how can a dr just take you off a big drug and leave you to go through severe withdrawals? My worst symptom is the migraines. I've had one for 7 straight days and can't sleep or even eat. I have diarrhea all the time and don't feel good in general. ## You're not alone. I've been on methadone for many years and due to insurance issues my Dr has had to switch me to Embeda. I tried morphine by itself several years ago and I know I don't do well on it. ...

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I was prescribed 270 30 mg oxycodone take one every 2-3 hours as needed for pain. Is this a common dose? It seems extreme to me but my prior dose is not effectve anymore. ## It is not common, but if you are tolerant to Oxycodone and have been using it for a long time, then it is no necessarily dangerous, either. Many doctors will try this when their patient has build up a tolerance to their current dose and dosing schedule. Especially if alternative medications don't work. Have you tried any other analgesics? ## what state do u live in? i cant believe they give u that much youre lucky i have a high tolerance an am on pain magmt an i can only get 120 a month so far!! ## how many times a day can u take roxycodone 30 mg ## This is disgusting. Someone is given a large quantity of Oxycod...

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percocet 30 - is there such a drug? what color is it, and are there any written numbers on it? ## No, there is no Percocet that contains 30mgs of Oxycodone. There are, however, tablets that just contain 30mgs of Oxycodone, by itself, without the Acetaminophen. I could not possibly post descriptions of all of them. One is a very pale blue, often thought to be white, with a boxed M on one side and 30 on the other. Does this match your tablet? If not, post back with a more detailed description, such as shape and color and I will look it up for you. ## I found a pill w/ a M, boxed in on 1side; and 30 on half of the other side. Pill is small round and white, anyone know what med it is???? ## The pill with an M in a box and 30 on the opposite side contains 30mgs of Oxycodone, a generic for Ro...

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Please help, I found a pill and its a light peach color with simply C8 on one side and nothing on the other. I cant seem to locate it. Its an oblong a shape like a tyTylenol would be. ## Hello, Curious! How are you? I'm sorry, but so far, I've been unable to find anything that matches this description. However, I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. Does anyone else recognize this tablet? ## Tramacet ## I have found the exact same pill randomly just on the floor of a walmart. Rather odd. Been scouring the web. No hints. No evidence of its existance. I have the belief its a 37.5/ 325 tramadol-acet. I think slightly different binding than regular tramadol/tramacet. I woulda thunk it'd be easy to identify if that were the case. So at the end of th...

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Small yellow pill with OM on one side and 50 on the other. Supposed to be some kind of new painkiller, 50mg...something like nycanta maybe. Can anyone identify? ## This tablet contains 50mgs of Tapentadol Hydrochloride, it is an anlgesic that has both opiate and nonopiate like pain killing effects. Some common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and sedation. You can read more about it here: Did you have any questions? ## I HAD BRAIN SURGERY LAST YEAR AND BEEN EATING VICODIN SINCE. I TOLD MY DOCTOR I WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND HE GAVE ME NUCYNTA. HE TOLD ME ITS BETTER THAN VICODIN AND PERC'S...BUT DID NOTHING FOR ME...ITS NEW AND THINK THEY NEED TO GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD. MY PAIN IS FROM MY SPINAL FLUID GETTING CUT OFF AND DOESNT HELP AT ALL FOR THAT. #...

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I TAKE 30mg OF ROXICODONE ONCE A DAY. I HAVE NOTICED , THAT IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS , I HAVE STARTED TO LOSE ABOUT 20LBS. I AM 5'11 AND WEIGH 165LBS. DOES THE DRUG HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS? THANKYOU. FRAN ## this site is not medical professionals, so cannot definitively say it is from the drug, but it does cause this for some people. With some people's metabolisms, narcotics tend to work as stimulants. Read more on the drug here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I too have just recently lost around 15 lbs. After reading many sites, this seems to be the trend. ## I am wondering if something they add is what makes people lose. are you sick at all?

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I take percocet 10 for period cramps every month. I recently got hired for a new job and I have to take a urine test. The bad part here is that they are not prescribed to me. I'm scared I'm gonna miss out on a good job opputunity and I dont know what to do...can anyone help me?! ## Like most other narcotics, the Oxycodone in Percocet can be detectable in standard urine tests for approximately 4 to 5 days, after you last take it. There is no way, however, to give a precise time frame, because individuating factors will always have an effect, such as your metabolism, overall health, activity levels and fluid intake. Are there any other comments or questions? ## There is fake urine you can buy at the health good store my daughter usedit she it works great ## I have taken 10 percoce...

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I was put on morphine sulfate 15mg ER 1 every 12 hours. I had been taking hydrocodone 10/325 4xs a day. Is this a better slightly stronger amount to control pain after taking hydrocodone for 14 years? ## Hello, DezerayBlu! How are you? According to the conversion ratios provided by Global, they convert on a 1:1 ratio. So, to be equal to a daily dose of 40mgs Hydrocodone, you'd need 40mgs of Morphine. It is also time released, so the medication is gradually released over the 12 hour period. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Have you started taking it, yet? If so, how is it working for you? ## I was recently put on morphine sulfate ER 15 mg, every 1...

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I take up to 3, 30 mg a day of oxycodone. I'm trying to stop but don't want to get sick. To start off, if I take 30 mg of morphine will I withdrawal? I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone but I really want to stop, so if there are any ideas on how to stop the withdrawals or tame it I'm up for all suggestions. ## Oxycodone is 1 and a half times stronger than Morphine, so yes, you may still experience withdrawal effects, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, fever, chills, rebound pain, and diarrhea. A slow taper is usually the best method to stop taking it. Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your prescriber for assistance? ## No, I have not consulted a doctor, I'm trying to do it myself. I'm trying to taper down righ...

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