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I had Shingles, & this was prescribed for pain. All blisters have dried up, but the pain is worse than ever. I did get a repeat of the prescription, but it is not as effective any longer. I am also having difficulty in sleeping. Are these tablets keeping me awake? Why are they no longer effective?

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I suffer from a nerve pain around my mouth. It gets so painful i have never had such a pain before. The doctor prescribed synap forte for ten days. Can the pain go away for ever with this prescription or i am expected to live with the pain and the tablets?

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Synap Forte contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), Propoxyphene, caffeine and diphenhydramine.

This is a mild, narcotic pain reliever.

Some common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipaion.

You can read more here:

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No, this medication does not CURE pain or whatever condition is causing the pain, it will help relieve it, but that is all it is capable of doing.

If you are suffering from some type of nerve damage, it is possible that you may always require some type of medication to alleviate the associated pain.

Did you have any other questions?

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Synap Forte has severe depressive side effects and any illness related to shingles etc is/can be aggravated by Synap Forte. I have had the same problem

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Not normal headaches accompanied by a feeling of a pressurised head or as if the head is about to shrink. At times it feels like there is something moving in my head. I have had Amitriptyline 25mg prescribed together with Synap Forte. The feeling is not going away. It's getting worse. What could be the problem

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I have had Shingles for 2 years now. Because it is a damaged nerve along which the Shingles run, the nerve gives the wrong signal to the brain, it says 'ITCH instead of saying PAIN. Nothing that one uses topically or internally for ITCH stops what is perceived as Itch but which is actually pain. Only painkillers taken internally stops the itch(Pain). Anyway that's been my experience. I was deeply disturbed by Linda's comment above (see comment dd 30/09/09), as I have been prescribed Synap Forte for pain associated with a knee-replacement. Now I am wondering if the Synap Forte hasn't accerbated the Shingles and is also causing 'SEVERE PERSPIRING OF MY SCALP AND FACE? Can ANYONE throw any light on these two topics please? I would appreciate an answer ASAP, because I feel I am going downhill and don't have much enthusiasm for life which is a shame since I have wonderful kids and grandkids who I would love to be able to visit armed with health and enthusiasm.

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I was diagnosed with a malignant pancreas tumor and is busy with treatment. (chemo and radiation) At night use painkillers to sleep and have been using Synab Forte together with adco zolpidem and Temgesic (sleeing pill). This combination will not be negative to my body

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where do i buy it and how

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My mum also has a damaged verve in the spine which affects her right leg. The doctor prescibed the Synap Forte to take daily twice a day. She is now developing some hallucinations and she is confused she can't recognise the place and she has become more forgetful thatn before. This condition started a month after taking the pill. Could this pill be the reason for her confusion? should we stop giving it to her?

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I have mouth pain for 2 months now. The doctors said I need to get my immune system up. I took all the prescribed pills, ate all my vegies yto get an extra boost, yet no improvements. I am using synap forte for pain and after about 12-14 days it just lost its effectiveness

I told my one friend and he said I need to try marijuana, he showed me all the info on the medicinal value and I tried it. It actualy works, and its not as addictive as dea says, its just realy nice

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It may be related to an arachnoid cyst, I have just had one removed by a neurosurgeon, may be go and see one and have an MRI scan done to see what is going on. The symtoms you are experiencing sound similar to what I had,

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without synap forte i am lost it helps relieve my back pain i had a back operation and my back is killing me

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this drug you cannot get without a perscription and i would recomand it to pepole that has a lot of pain it workes for me i heard a rummer that they are takking it of the market and i am very upset what am i going to use i am stressing out

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IS SYNAB FORTE BANNED

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is synapse forte banned or not? i had a back op a few years ago and every now and then i do something silly that results in a lot of pain. it usually goes if i take one synapse forte tablet - so can anyone give me a definite answer

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As I understand, this drug was withdrawn October (?) last year, as it can cause 'cardiac abnormalites'. Patients have been recommended to contact their medical practitioner. Suggest do own goggling. Goggle 24Fin (Fin24 ?) for todays news update on this.

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I am 62 and use Synap Forte every day for pain, recently up to 6 per day. Can this result in kidney damage ?

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I use 3 synap forte pills twice a week when I have to have fisio which is painfull- What harm can this have

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Sales of Synap Forte have been stopped (for the second time I think) in South Africa, 'following the steps of 5 other countries'. Refer - Fin24.com

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As a sufferer from archnoiditis I have been taking Synap Forte for the last 5 years when the pain related to this condition becomes unbearable. I am on central nerve depressants however still need the help of a good pain reliever from time to time. I have tried stilpain,tramil and various other painkillers that don't have the same effect, so can you give me some advice on what to use now when pain becomes unbearable?

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My Dad had Shingles very bad and the only thing that helps him is using the bioptron light.
Quite pricy but some GP's have them.
bioptron.com

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