Question 1

can butran patches be used for nerve type pain ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, moderate pain: Butrans patches have buprenorphine which is a partial agonist of the mu receptor and antagonist of the Kappa receptor.  This means that it will relieve moderate amounts of pain, including nerve pain.  Gabapentin and pregablin are usually better blockers of nerve pain.

Question 2

can butran patches be used long term if helping ?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The Butrans patch has the same medicine (Buprenorphine) as Subutex or Zubsolv/Suboxone but without the Naloxone ( a blocking agent.)
Some people have been on buprenorphine for over 5 years.  Opioid dependence is a chronic condition like high blood pressure.  Some people do get weaned off the buprenorphine, but some are on for a long time.

Question 3

how long does it take for butran patches to kick in ?

Accepted Answer

Butrans patch: Assuming the dose selected is the effective dose that will work on you - it takes 3 days for it to reach steady state. So 3 days is the answer.

Question 4

how to cope with being diagnosed with herpes? i feel disgusting and betrayed.

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Coping: Please seek antiviral treatment from an excellent GYN and ID physician.  Get advice and learning from them.  Maintain therapy.  Learn about your viral transmission potential and how to minimize. Keep your immune system boosted. Be positive in your self-esteem. You are not disgusting at all. Contagion is real only when lesions exist and weep.

Question 5

what are bextra tablets for?

Accepted Answer

Anti inflammatory: These are an NSAID which has less ulcerative effects on the stomach.  However it had other problems and has been off the market for several years.  If you have some sitting around, taken them to your pharmacy for disposal.

Question 6

are butran patches good for chronic pain ?

Accepted Answer

Patch: Butrans patch is only prescribe for chronic around the clock pain. However if a person is already on high dose pain pills not indicated. It is however a way for some blood level consistency for chronic persistent pain control

Question 7

what are bextra valdecoxib tablets used for?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawn: Bextra {generic name valdecoxib} was removed from the market in 2005 by G.D. Searle because of increased risk of heart attack ad stroke.  It is a COX-II non-steroidal inflammatory drug and was used to treat various arthritic disorders.

Question 8

what is the butrans 10 mcg/hr patch? what is it for?

Accepted Answer

Butran Patch: Contains Buprenorphine which is a narcotic medication for pain.

Question 9

butrans patch 5 more effective the longer you're on it?

Accepted Answer

Butrans: Butrans takes 3 days to reach adequate plasma levels. I would say if you are not getting any relief by one week then the dose has to be adjusted.

Question 10

what are the health problems from using butrans pain patches for many years?

Accepted Answer

Butrans: Butrans is an opioid medication...in the same family as OxyContin, morphine, Percocet, etc.  you can build up a tolerance to these, which means that with time you will need more for the same effect. You can also build up a dependence on them. If you are under the care of a pain clinic/doctor, they should monitor this for you.

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