Nucynta Er
Active Ingredient(s): TapentadolFDA Approved: * August 25, 2011
Pharm Company: * JANSSEN PHARMS
Category: Pain Relief
Tapentadol, brand names Nucynta among others, is a centrally acting opioid analgesic of the benzenoid class with a dual mode of action as an agonist of the μ-opioid receptor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI).[1] Analgesia occurs within 32 minutes of oral administration, and lasts for 4–6 hours.[3] It is similar to tramadol in its dual mechanism of action; namely, its ability to activate the mu opioid receptor and inhibit the reuptake ... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.2 Discussions
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What are the best times to take Nucynta ER? I take it in the morning but it wears off in the afternoon and I don't f...
4 REPLIESI am a doctor who treats and "enjoys" a chronic pain problem. My PCP suggested nucynta. We tried it for several ...
4 REPLIESWhat's Nucynta ER comparable to as far as a pain reliever goes? ## According to the study linked below from NIH.gov,...
2 REPLIESI only took three 50mg tablets over the past 36 hours. I don't plan to take any more. Can I have an alcoholic drink ...
1 REPLYI recently was switched from Lortab to Nucynta 75 for migraines to trial it out. I took a Nucynta at 9am and am wonderin...
1 REPLYI am disabled I have Part D insurance to help with my prescriptions the discount card is no good since I have the insura...
1 REPLYI take these drugs and I am always sleepy. I also have MS, but I am tired about 3 hours after getting up. Why? Is this a...
1 REPLYHi there, New to this forum, and appreciate any replies/feedback. My PM doc (who has changed my meds each visit x3) Rx...
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