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Types of Pain Medication

Amitriptyline and Gabapentin
Amitriptyline and Gabapentin

Was prescibed Amitriptyline, took 25mg for 3 days then 50mg for 5 days - replacing the 2 Gabapentin at night. Reduced Amitriptyline to 25mg after awful side effects. Took for 2 days with 300mg at night (in addition to the 600mg in morning and new GP said stop Amitriptyline and increase morning dose to 900mg.

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Aspirin
Aspirin

if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and others.

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Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Buprenorphine oral (sublingual, given under the tongue) is used to treat opioid addiction. Other forms of buprenorphine are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Buprenorphine sublingual is not for use as a pain medication.

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Codeine
Codeine

Codeine is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Codeine is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Diamorphine
Diamorphine

Strong opioids (sometimes called opiates) are medicines used to treat severe pain. Diamorphine is a type of strong opioid. It is used in particular to treat pain after a surgical operation and pain caused by cancer. It may also be used following a heart attack, or for breathlessness caused by fluid in the lungs.

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Fentanyl
Fentanyl

Fentanyl injection is used to produce anesthesia for surgery and to treat pain before, during and after surgery. Includes fentanyl side effects, interactions and indications. Fentanyl injection is used to produce anesthesia for surgery and to treat pain before, during and after surgery.

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Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic)
Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic)

Actiq (fentanyl citrate) is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Actiq treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medicine is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.

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Hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)
Hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)

Zohydro ER (hydrocodone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Zohydro ER is an extended-release form of hydrocodone that is used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain. Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

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Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone

Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Dilaudid is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Dilaudid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo)

Hydromorphone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone is an opioid pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Hydromorphone is available under the following different brand names: Dilaudid, Dilaudid-HP, and Exalgo.

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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and meloxicam (Mobic) are drugs used to manage mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever. Both pain relievers are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) so they have a similar mechanism of action.

Methadone
Methadone

Methadone is used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs. Includes methadone side effects, interactions and indications.

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Morphine
Morphine

Morphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain.

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Morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MSIR, MS Contin)
Morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MSIR, MS Contin)

What other drugs will affect morphine (Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, Oramorph SR)? Do not take morphine with any other narcotic pain medications, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing.

Morphine You can Take Morphine as:
Morphine You can Take Morphine as:

If you take morphine 1 time per day: Take your next dose 24 hours after taking the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up a missed dose. Do not take more than your prescribed dose in a 24-hour period.

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Oxycodone
Oxycodone

Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain.

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Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone)
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone)

Pain drugs that work in the same way as immediate-release oxycodone and OxyContin. These can increase your risk of side effects. Certain antibiotics (such as erythromycin), certain antifungal drugs (such as ketoconazole), certain heart drugs, certain seizure drugs, and certain HIV drugs.

Paracetamol
Paracetamol

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and a fever reducer. Includes paracetamol side effects, interactions and indications. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and a fever reducer.

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Soluble Painkillers
Soluble Painkillers

For pain associated with inflammation, such as back pain or headaches, paracetamol and anti-inflammatory painkillers work best. If the pain is caused by sensitive or damaged nerves, as is the case with shingles or sciatica, it is usually treated with tablets that change the way the central nervous system works.

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Tapentadol
Tapentadol

Tapentadol is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Tapentadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of tapentadol (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Nucynta ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

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