Pain Relief Forums (Page 935)

Hi, I need to know if it is possible to have gastric banding surgery while taking aspirin? I currently take plavix and aspirin. My cardiologist does not want me to stop both meds for this surgery. However, she will allow it if I stay on the aspirin. The surgeon willd do it on aspirin but wants me to be aware of the bleeding risk. Can anyone tell me about the bleeding risk? What does that mean? Gastric banding has small incisions - will it be safe to go through with it or not?? Any info would be helpful. ## Even with small incisions, there is still a risk of bleeding too much, because the Aspirin works as a blood thinner. As to the safety of the surgery, only you and your doctors can really decide on that. Your risk is a little higher than someone else's may be, since you are taking ...

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Are these 2 one and the same - is a thiazide diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to excess body water.G ## No, on the first part of your questions and yes, on the second half. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that is used to remove excess fluid from the body, to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. Learn more: The other medication you mentioned contains Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen, this is a narcotic pain reliever, commonly prescribed under the brand name Vicodin, so it is in a completely different class of medications and has nothing to do with controlling high blood pressure. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is this pill Ip203 saulible? ## I did find information stating that Oxycodone HCl is water soluble but not when it is in its binder. Personally, I'm not certain as to what this "binder" is; but further research says that there are ways to get past it using citric acid and some other invasive techniques. Another source indicates that Acetaminophen is "not very" water soluble. I don't know how you'd go about separating the two, but I'm sure it can be done. Also take into consideration the inactive ingredients in this pill: • silicon dioxide • crospovidone • magnesium stearate • microcrystalline cellulose • povidone • corn starch • st...

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What do the yellow round portab have inscribed on it ## Hi Debby, Unfortunately the drug databases only have oval, elliptical, or oblong-shaped Lortab (acetaminophen + hydrocodone) pills in their directories. Do you know for certain that this is a Lortab pill? I also checked other brands like Vicodin, and the generic label; neither of which presented a round yellow pill. The way a pill looks is entirely up to the whit and whim of the company making it, so there are many, many pills on the market, both over the counter and prescription that could meet that physical description. Because of this I would consider double checking the name of the exact pill your looking for, what the ingredients are, and any addition information someone can use to help you find what you're looking for.

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I want to see how 30mg oxciden look? ## Hi Mark, I cannot post a picture due to copyright reasons, but I do know that a 30mg Oxycodone can come in various forms, depending on the manufacturer. If you're looking for a specific photo of a certain pill, you would need to know the imprint(s) on it to pull up the right photo. Alternatively, you can just as easily pull up a photo of various 30mg Oxycodone pills by search for "30 mg oxycodone" on google images. A more common 30mg Oxycodone pill is round and blue and contains the marking "A 215". I hope this helps in your search!

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given this pill dont know what it is it was mixed with my prescription ## Hi Joni, What is the color and shape of this pill? As of now, the closest match that comes up in the U.S. drug databases is marked "M 7113" rather than "M711" This pill is white, round with the letter "M" inside a box one one side of the pill. The other side has the numbers "7113" sitting above a score line. The pill I described above is identified as Meperidine hydrochloride (50 mg); which is used in the treatment of pain. Please do post back if you have any other questions, comments, or information to add to your description. Alternatively, I would suggest taking it over to your local pharmacy where you got your prescription to see what they have to say about putting the wrong pil...

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44-391 blue/turq gelcap ## This is a generic, or store brand of Midol, it contains Acetaminophen, Caffeine and Pyrilamine, it is used to relieve cramps and bloating. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been prescribed this drug for occipital nerve pain ## Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, which is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to be effective at helping with certain types of nerve pain. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, weight changes and dry mouth. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am living with sickle cell anemia. My doctor for the last 10 years has prescribed me with oxycontin. Now my doctor is changing fields and will ne doing botox treatments and he will not write out anymore prescriptions. Does anyone know of a new doctor I can get my medication from in Las Vegas, Nevada? I do not abuse them but I do need them for server pain I have in my bones. Please help!! ## Have you tried asking them if they have a doctor they can recommend for you? In most situations of this type, doctors will look for someone else too take over their patients, rather than leave them out in the cold. Otherwise, have you considered trying a pain management specialist? That might be your other best option, since they are specially trained in dealing with this type of health problem.

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Can these two mix ?,sodium Polyacrylate And Hydromorphone. If these two agents are blended together will there be a sufficient amount of compound mixture 50%?. ## I'm sorry, but I have no information on this. I suppose the results would depend on how much you are mixing of each, but I am not a chemist. What would be the purpose of mixing them?

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it has same color and shape of advil. the difference is that the v is smaller letter than all the over letters. All letters are lower case letters but the letter v is even smaller. ## What is the complete marking? There are many tablets on the market with the V logo, but I can't tell you anything about it, without knowing the full imprint.

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I found a white ablong tablet unscored and had a capitol "E" on one side and the other was blank. It was mixed in with ibuprofen ## WIth a vague imprint like that, I can't be 100% certain, but I think what you have may be an Excedrin Migraine tablet. They meet this description and contain Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine. Did you purchase them at any time?

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I was told that the pill was a {10mg dillawdid?sp?}, but I think they were wrong. The pill is white oval/oblong, with a line on one side and Watson 325 on the other side. I think it may just be hydrocodone, or vicodin. can someone help me please, because they are not doing a very good job of easing my back pain! ## The pill imprint "Watson 325" does not show up under any of the U.S. drug databases. Did you by chance mean to say Watson "385" or "335" rather than "325"? These two other options also fit your physical description of the pill. Watson 385 is Vicodin (500mg - 7.5mg), while Watson 335 is identified as Acyclovir (400mg). If neither of these are a match, do you think you might have a fake pill? (based on where you got it from). One possible reason ...

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is there a red 80 mg oxycontin capsule ## There are no Oxycontin capsules, Oxycontin is a time released formulation of the narcotic Oxycodone and the time release form is only available as tablets, which are manufactured by Purdue Pharma. The original tablets had the marking of OC on one side and 80 on the other, while the new replaces the OC with the letters OP, they are both round and green. In addition, the only 80mg dosage available in the time released, with the markings that I mentioned above. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I'm suffearig acidity last 7 years. And i'm taking ocid 20 when i suf'ring acidity.and also gastric truble and eating food coming out throgh mouth after take breakfast or food also digestion prople but not stumac pain. And when i'm hungry i have had headech and as soon as taking food it's releav. What's solution please replay ## Have you consulted a doctor? Only a doctor is going to be able to help you get to the root of your problem and find a possible solution. If it is still occurring after 7 years, you really need to get a doctor involved. You may need to make significant dietary changes, such as eating more frequent small meals, and try some other type of medication. Nubain contains the active ingredient Nalbuphine, which is still considered an opioid, thoug...

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Hi - I was taking Codeine for a number of years for severe pain, i was told i was suffering with osteoarthritis and eight Cocodamol a day did not touch the pain, whilst i was taking Codeine i was angry and little did i know my BP was very high, it was only when my BP was taken that i found out my BP was touching 200/ to cut a long story short after seeing a Neurologist and having tests it was discovered that my pain was being caused by Hereditary Motor Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy, i was taken of Codeine and put on Lyrica and Tramadol, my pain is now controlled i am no longer angry and my BP has been normal ever-since. So the story is this if you are taking any medication containing Codeine and are suffering with HIGH BP it may well be Codeine, so mention this to your doc. Warm Regards...

Years ago Nubain used to be a popular and effective drup for pain. It was the only thin that relieved my mom's back pain or my migrain headaches. I am a nurse and haven't heard of anyone getting Nubain in years so I asked an MD recently. He couldn't give me an answer. If it's not classified as a narcotic and relieves pain, why aren't more doctors prescribing it? ## Nubain contains the active ingredient Nalbuphine, which is still considered an opioid, though you are right, it is not classified as a narcotic and doesn't fall under the controlled substances act. I am not sure why it isn't used more often, though it may be due to the fact that it was found much more effective in women and it can actually increase pain in men. This fact actually resulted in the U....

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is this round red l227 pill intended to be taken orally or injected ## Okay, first of all tablets are not intended to be used in either manner, neither rectally, nor injected, that is why they are formulated as a tablet. As to what this tablet is, it is an over the counter product, which contains 500mgs of Acetaminophen, a generic or store brand of Tylenol. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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i think my sniffed a half of an 80 opana he has vomited and is swetting badly is this the sign of an overdose ## In the future, if you are worried about the health and life of a loved one, please contact your nearest emergency services department. The symptoms being experienced could be from the medication itself, or the signs of an overdose and only a doctor will able to determine which. How did the situation turn out?

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how many can i take a day??? im taking 2 aday want to take 3 preday... ## What has your doctor advised? Oxycontin is a time released medication, containing the active ingredient Oxycodone, which is a very potent narcotic. It is time released over a 12 hour period and the dosage frequency should not be changed, without your doctor's approval. This is usually only done in severe circumstances, where someone's pain levels are really out of control.

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