Question 1

what pain medicine is nucynta (tapentadol) er compared to? i was just put on this medication and would like to know little bit about it. i get a little nervous.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor : This is an opioid analgesic similar to morphine. From what I have read, it is safe and effective when taken properly and as prescribed.

Question 2

i take nucynta (tapentadol) and percocet for pain. i recently failed two drug tests because nothing registered in my urine. i take them every day. how is this poss?

Accepted Answer

Get the confirmation: If you are taking your meds as prescribed and your provider is only doing a read-the-cup-in-the-office color-change test, then ask for your samples to be sent to the lab for urine drug screen confirmation. If you have a false-negative and are being threatened with discharge for noncompliance, then ask for the official reading. It's expensive, but you'll get to stay in your program!

Question 3

what is nucynta (tapentadol) 50mg?

Accepted Answer

Nucynta: This is an analgesic that has a Norepinephrine effect as well. Its a dual mechanism medication. withdrawal is mild in most cases. Comes in both extended and immediate release forms.

Question 4

can i have a drink or two on nucynta (tapentadol) ?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption: is not a good option to consider while on opiates or virtually ANY prescription medication as a rule....but especially opiates.  The interaction between those elements can result in increased respiratory depression, reduction in alertness, dangerous situation if driving a car or using dangerous machinery, increased loss of balance.

Question 5

why does nucynta (tapentadol) not show up on urine tox?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic opioid: Nucynta (tapentadol) is a synthetic opioid. Many synthetic opioids don't show up on standard toxicology screens and require specialized laboratory tests to check for.

Question 6

can i have one/two drinks on nucynta (tapentadol)? i read online a couple people drink very lightly and it's fine.

Accepted Answer

Don't drink: Nucynta (tapentadol) is an opiate pain medication with high abuse potential. You also take Meloxicam, which contains various analgesics and hydrocortisone. These are central nervous system depressants, all potentially addicting and additive in their effect. Too dangerous to add alcohol. Please review your medications with prescribing doctor to make sure you don't have a creeping drug dependency.

Question 7

my dr put me on nucynta (tapentadol) 200mg er  for break through pain. i don't like it how long will it stay it my system? when will i feel normal again?

Accepted Answer

Nucynta (tapentadol) ER: Nucynta (tapentadol) ER is a long acting version of Nucynta (tapentadol).  The ER is not intended for breakthrough pain.  Patients are normally given the ER version and then the regular short acting version for breakthrough pain.  Nucynta (tapentadol) ER is intended to to produce an effect for up to 24 hours in patients with normal kidney and liver function

Question 8

is nucynta (tapentadol) safe for teen?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Depends who prescribed it. If a pediatrician or qualified doc specifically gave the medication according to age and weight, then it is likely safe. However, if you're dosing with it by yourself, then no. It's an opiate, a schedule ii, controlled substance. There is abuse potential with prolonged use, and dangers with overdose or improper use.

Question 9

i take 100mg of nucynta three times a day. just now, i wasnt paying attention and took a double dose. is this life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Not life threatening: however, can cause severe sleepiness and sedation. I would advise not taking any more medication for at least 12 hrs.

Question 10

i took 1mg of lorazepam this evening, and about two hours later, my 100mg dose of nucynta. safe? feel ok but nervous i took too close together.

Accepted Answer

Drugs.Com: Drug Interaction Checker indicated" Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death.."  It doesn't sound like you took particularly high doses - but I would not drive, handle dangerous machinery, etc- until this wears off.   Would NOT &gt;

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What pain medicine is nucynta (tapentadol) er compared to? i was just put on this medication and would like to know little bit about it. i get a little nervous.

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I take nucynta (tapentadol) and percocet for pain. i recently failed two drug tests because nothing registered in my urine. i take them every day. how is this poss?

A member asked:

What is nucynta (tapentadol) 50mg?

A member asked:

Can i have a drink or two on nucynta (tapentadol) ?

A member asked:

Why does nucynta (tapentadol) not show up on urine tox?

A member asked:

Can i have one/two drinks on nucynta (tapentadol)? i read online a couple people drink very lightly and it's fine.

A member asked:

My dr put me on nucynta (tapentadol) 200mg er for break through pain. i don't like it how long will it stay it my system? when will i feel normal again?

A member asked:

Is nucynta (tapentadol) safe for teen?

A member asked:

I take 100mg of nucynta three times a day. just now, i wasnt paying attention and took a double dose. is this life threatening?

A member asked:

I took 1mg of lorazepam this evening, and about two hours later, my 100mg dose of nucynta. safe? feel ok but nervous i took too close together.

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