Question 1

how can i tell if i was given old or new pain medication from the drug store?

Accepted Answer

Old or new: You cannot tell from looking at the tablets. Try asking the pharmacist.

Question 2

what type of drug is tramadol? is it a pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol: Is a rather unique analgesic drug that is indicated for moderate to moderately severe pain. Although it binds to mu receptors, tramadol is not technically classified as an opioid analgesic. Instead, it is classified as a centrally acting synthetic analgesic compound and therefore is not a scheduled narcotic drug.

Question 3

while on pain management and i  take my pain medication less  than prescribed will i still pass their drug test?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: Drug testing can detect even minute amounts of painkillers and other drugs.  If your job requires drug testing, you need to find out which pain medications are ok:  tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil probably are, but vicodin or other narcotics even in small amounts probably are not.  Consult your pain management doctor for more advice, and help in cutting down on any medications that could cause you problems.

Question 4

is there any way to?pass a urinary drug test if you have been taking pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Certainly : If you took your pain medications as they were prescribed by your doctor you will have no problems to pass udt.

Question 5

are drugs prescribed for long-term pain management addictive? i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and i'm a little worried that i'll end up addicted to whatever pain medication the doctor puts me on.

Accepted Answer

Addiction : Addiction is always a potential risk with any opioid medication (i.e. Hydrocodone, tramadol, oxycodone, et cetera). That said, each person's risk of addiction is variable, depending on a number of factors, including any past drug or alcohol abuse, prior problems with prescription medications and family history of addiction (this would only be a partial list).  I would highly suggest you discuss your concerns with your prescribing doctor.  Good luck!

Question 6

please write strongest pain medication, complete drug plan for post c-section pain. i chose c-section with general anesthesia. i don't want spinal or epidural?

Accepted Answer

A choice: Depending on your hospital policies and procedures, you could have a spinal or an epidural. Those are preferrable to general anesthesia which can get to the baby in just a few minutes and increase the risk to the baby of respiratory distrress. An advantage to the epidural is that it can be left in place for 24 hours after surgery, allowing you significant pain relief in the first post op day.

Question 7

can you tell me 3 examples of analgesic drugs that can be bought without prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Aleve

Question 8

sinus headache in pregnancy what is the safest analgesic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol!: Why don't you start with tylenol (acetaminophen). You can also use a saline nasal spray to help your nasal congestion.

Question 9

what can you do for urinary retention caused by analgesic drugs? ex nsaids?

Accepted Answer

: Urinary retention in your age group brought on by nonprescription medications is suspicious of an underlying structural lower urinary tract pathology such as bladder outlet obstruction from prostate issues or a neurological abnormality. A urologist should be consulted.

Question 10

what is an analgesic drug other than nsaids ( because of interaction with methotrexate) for rheumatoid arthritis and stronger than paracetamol ?

Accepted Answer

SSNRIs, opioids: There are several options. Selective serotonin and norepinephrine rein take inhibitors, anti depressants and opioids.

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What type of drug is tramadol? is it a pain medication?

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While on pain management and i take my pain medication less than prescribed will i still pass their drug test?

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Is there any way to?pass a urinary drug test if you have been taking pain medication?

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Are drugs prescribed for long-term pain management addictive? i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and i'm a little worried that i'll end up addicted to whatever pain medication the doctor puts me on.

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Please write strongest pain medication, complete drug plan for post c-section pain. i chose c-section with general anesthesia. i don't want spinal or epidural?

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Can you tell me 3 examples of analgesic drugs that can be bought without prescriptions?

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Sinus headache in pregnancy what is the safest analgesic drugs?

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What can you do for urinary retention caused by analgesic drugs? ex nsaids?

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What is an analgesic drug other than nsaids ( because of interaction with methotrexate) for rheumatoid arthritis and stronger than paracetamol ?

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