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Talwin is a that can both increase and decrease narcotic effects which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Sosenol

Generic Drug

Pentazocine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Irritation at injection site
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Confusion
Flushing
Headache
Tremor
Irritability
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Vomiting
Nausea
Euphoria
Paresthesia
Loss of appetite
Blurred vision
Heart palpitations
Hallucinations
Disorientation
Facial swelling
Numbness or tingling
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Low blood pressure
Rash
Illegal drug abuse
Convulsion

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What is talwin (pentazocine)?

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What is the medication talwin (pentazocine) prescribed for?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is talwin (pentazocine) being made anymore. What are they going to substitute?

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A 41-year old asked:

Has anyone heard of talwin (pentazocine) nx tablets- medication and the effects of it?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you tell me more about talwin (pentazocine) nx tablets- medication and have any opionions on the effects of it?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is there a replacement of the drug talwin (pentazocine)?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I TOOK TALWIN (pentazocine) NX AND PROMETHIAZINE THAT INTERACT TOGETHER ?

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A 30-year old asked:

Has anyone heard any info on the drug talwin (pentazocine) and or a replacement ?

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A 40-year old asked:

Why is it that naloxone added to talwin (pentazocine) nx?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Can anyone tell me if a medicine called talwin (pentazocine) is a good pain medication ?

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A female asked:

How long will It take for Talwin NX to get out of my system? Its not working for me and want to start using my other pain meds again.

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it okay to take the medications topamax (topiramate) or campral while taking talwin nx?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is there any drug for chronic back pain stronger that oxycontin beside talwin (pentazocine)?

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A 40-year old asked:

My oral surgeon prescribed me 2 different pain killers. One is talwin (pentazocine)?

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A 46-year old asked:

I was diagnosed with kidney stones and prescribed talwin (pentazocine) nx 50/0.5. Why isn't it working?

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A female asked:

I recently lost my health care provider who prescribed talwin for chronic back pain for many years. I am now finding it impossible to find any doctor who will treat me. My back pain is so bad i've been to the emergency room twice this month. Over the yea

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A 27-year old female asked about a 66-year old female:

My mom is taking Talwin NX for pain from a broken shoulder. Can she take Mucinex (guaifenesin) DM while taking it?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does pentazocine contain morphine? Please, need some answers?

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A 31-year old asked:

What is pentazocine naloxone ?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can someone tell me if pentazocine is even close to a percocet?

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A 50-year old asked:

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is pentazocine/naloxone ?

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A 47-year old asked:

What are pentazocine and acetaminophen tablets?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the rationale of combining injection phenergan (promethazine) with fortwin (pentazocine)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is naloxone pentazocine same as hydrocodone?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is naloxone pentazocine have the same function as hydrocodone?

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A 28-year old female asked:

My oxycodone started to hurt my stomach so bad cant take anymore. Will pentazocine naloxene do the same?

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A 32-year old male asked:

My brother suffer from sickle cell anemia and he is addicted to pentazocine injection. He takes it 3times every single day .What is the remedy ?

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Am I dying?

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