Talwin
Active Ingredient(s): PentazocineFDA Approved: * July 24, 1967
Pharm Company: * HOSPIRA
Category: Pain Relief
Pentazocine,[2] sold under the brand name Talwin among others, is a painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is believed to work by activating (agonizing) κ-opioid receptors (KOR) and μ-opioid receptors (MOR). As such it is called an opioid as it delivers its effects on pain by interacting with the opioid receptors. It shares many of the side effects of other opioids like constipation, nausea, itching, drowsiness and respiratory depression, but unlike mos... [wikipedia]
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My pharmacist notified me that the above med is no longer made. Can I get it by any other name or how can I contact the ...
13 REPLIEScirclur.lineinthemiddle.orange ## is using Talwin similar to using Demerol for pain? I have used demerol for years &...
8 REPLIES20 yrs of back problems, degenerative discs, numb lower legs/ankles, severe hip pain. Dr's prescribe me everything (...
7 REPLIESDo they make pentacozine without naxalone for oral use in the United States? Thank You ## The answer is "no" not...
5 REPLIESWhat pharmacys carry talwin. And what manufacture is making it now. Also Talacin same who carries it and what pharmacys ...
4 REPLIESAnyone use this for chronic pain? How is it compared to meperidine (demerol)? I used to use an electric wheelchair. Nerv...
3 REPLIESI took a Talwin NX about 2 to 3 hours ago. Its not working, so I was going to take a Norco. How long should I wait to ta...
3 REPLIESDOES TALWIN GIVE YOU BAD DREAMS ## According to various medical references, hallucinations and unusual thoughts are list...
1 REPLYIs it still available? I use to take it and was put on norco when it couldn't be found. Moved to FL. and was put on ...
2 REPLIESI was just wondering If talwin has sulfa drug in them ## Do you suffer from a sulfa allergy? If so, what did you react t...
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