Drug Prescribe For Shingles

I have been prescribed oxycodone 5 mg. IMM REL capsules to be taken 2-3 every 4 hrs. for shingles pain. I have never taken this before, however I have chronic pain due to a right hip injury 6 years ago and normally take fiorinal #3 for that and also migraine headaches. I am in a'lot of pain and I am praying this med. will help. I was also prescribed lyrica 75 mg, Valtrex and I already take lexapro and zanax if needed. I am very cautious with medicine. Does anyone have any advice for me? ## Oxycodone is a very potent narcotic pain reliever, it is also highly addictive. The IMM REL stands for Immediate Release, which means the medication is released immediately to start helping with your pain, rather than taking 15 to 20 minutes like regular release tablets. Aside from the addictive p...

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i have shingles and the meloxicam 7.5 seems to work really well. Is there dangerous side effects from meloxicam for people with shingles ? ## Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so there are possible dangerous side effects for anyone that takes it, regardless of other health problems that may be involved. Learn more Meloxicam details here. Some of the possible dangerous side effects may include elevated blood pressure, fluid retention, stomach ulceration and congestive heart failure. Has your doctor prescribed this? How often do you take it?

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Have shingles, took 4 hydroco/acetaminop 5-325mg tab qua in last 2 days as prescribed. Have not had any relief from excruciating pain. When should I get some relief from pain? ## Hello, Rayna! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry that you're so miserable! The good news is that once is clears up, Shingles doesn't usually recur! Something topical might help a bit more, if used in conjunction with the pills. There are things available over the counter, such as Dermoplast and others that are sold for sunburn and such. If your doctor says it's okay for you to use one, then they can even prescribe something, or your pharmacist can help you find something to try. That problem with herpes viruses is that they are a skin condition, so they are topical and while you can take an ora...

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I have nerve pain from shingles, what is the best compounded topical cream too use. ## Hello, Roger! How are you? I really can't say, compounded creams require a prescription from your doctor and are prescribed according to what they know works best according to their experience with other patients. Thus, there is no set ingredient list. It can vary from doctor to doctor. However, many people with this issue benefit from something that specifically treats nerve pain, such as Gabapentin, either topically or orally. It is an anticonvulsant that also treats some forms of nerve pain and mood disorders. Typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, to the oral form may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, mood swings, dry mouth and weight gain. What has your doctor advised you to use? ##...

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Does fluid retention come with shingles? I have developed fluid retention after shingles appeared after a week. Is this common? ## No, that is not a normal symptom of shingles, according to the AMA, the typical symptoms include skin rash, blistering, pain, fever, and headache. Have you been prescribed any medications to treat it? Some medications can cause fluid retention as a side effect.

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Florence SC, I am 56, have stage 3 -4 emphysema, I osteoarthritis, have been in some kind of pain since I was 5. I wore braces on my legs for years, had a hip replacement in 1997, 2. Back surgeries in 1999, the last one was a fusion. I use oxygen 24 hours a day. I was getting 90 hydrocodone 10/350 per month, but after having the shingles that effected the nerves in my brain (4th time with shingles in 8 months). I took additional medicibe to deal with the pain from the shingles. My doctor, sent me to a pain management doctor who was fired before my first visit. I have no one who will write my prescription now. Please advise if you know of anyone in my area who will help? ## Ask the dr that did the referal to the pain management dr that got fired to refer you to another pain management dr...

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I have had shingles for more than a month. I went to urgent care three times already. All my doctors are on vacation now and they don't have a doctor to see me. I am in excruciating pain. First visit in urgent care they gave me Naproxen 375 mg, Valacyclovir 1 GM and Methocarbamol 500 mg at the same time. Along with Shingles I have cracked ribs too. For 10 days (this was the prescription length) I keep in control with baths with baking soda to calm down the pain and burning feeling. After that I was worse than ever. My next trip to urgent care, they prescribed Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day, upon following up with my doctor. They gave me a lot tests, cause of an unusual pain (like somebody stabbing a knife in my belly), the Shingles blisters was very severe. It was around my waist l...

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I received a prescription for medicine prescribed for Shingles. The bottle was marked Acyclovir 800 MG Tablet TEV, The first 30 tablets were white, oblong-shaped, tablet imprinted with N947 on the front and 800 on the back. The pharmacist said he had to finish the prescription with the same pill from a different manufacturer. The pills in question is the remaining 10 which are white oblong tablet imprinted with RX505 on the front and nothing on the back. I cannot find anything which identifies this pill. ## The tablets with the RX 505 marking contain 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is used to treat Shingles, or other herpes simplex infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, skin rash, and stomach pain. Is there anything els...

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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? ## 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? ## 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...

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I was prescribed hydrocodone 5/apa 325 mg 1 tablet every 3 hrs for shingles pain. white oblong capsules w/m365 on 1 side half cutting mark on other side.is this a large dosage and have 100 capsules--just started & will only use as needed ## im sure there is other things you can do to help for the pain if you didnt want to take so many pills? there's an old remedy using cannabis being fermented in natural oils very effective interested in learning more? ## No, it's not a large dose. Hydrocodone comes in 5, 7.5 & 10 mg hydrocodone with 325 tylenol in each tablet. The higher doses are usually every 4-6 hrs. ## BL is correct, that is not a high dose. However, the FDA does warn that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as co...

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My brother has been diagnosed with shingles and has no health insurance to cover His prescriptions which he cant afford. He was prescribed predesone, percocet, and zovirax. I have seen on several commercials on TV that if you cant afforf to pay for your precripttions tto conttactt the manuafacture and they might be able to help. Could you please assist me in gettting in contact with the right people tto assist him in paying for his meds he would appreciate it very much. r ## Hi Dede, Sorry to hear about your brother's situation. While many drug manufacturers do offer some sort of program for patient assistance, it sounds like your best bet would probably be to discuss this with your local pharmacy. This way they can tell you exactly which manufacturer's are the ones supplying th...

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Can this drug be useful for spondelitis? Lower back pain that radiates to the limbs from the hips down. ## Is diclo-neurobion good for the treatment of shingles pains? ## It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is used to treat pain, fever, and swelling. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Has this medication been prescribed for you?

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Always in pain from pain after shingles taking lyrica 100mg can I take an617 ## Hello, Betty! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between them, but it's always best to double check. Have they both been prescribed for you? The FDA classifies Ultracet as an opioid, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Lyrica may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight gain and mood swings.

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can immunosin syrup be use for urinary trac infection? i want to know please need infos. thank you ## No, UTI is a bacterial infection cause by E.coli bacteria and immunosin is an antiviral drug. Use only for virus like shingles and herpes virus. And you must use Antibiotic which prescribe by your physician.

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Doctor prescribed Tylenol #4 for shingles pain. Can Tylenol #4 be split in half? There is too much codeine in a whole one. It makes me light headed and nauseous. ## To the person asking about splitting Tylenol # 4 in half as it is making you feel nausea. My advice would be to make sure you're not talking it on an empty stomach, as with most pain medications they should be taken with food, however, always read and follow any prescriptions directions and understand their side effects. I would immediately stop taking the medication and consult your Doctor to insure your not taking any conflicting medications; or try a synthetic pain reliever such as Hydrocodone, as many people are allergic to Codeine. Personally however I think Codeine/tylenol # 3 and #4 are junk drugs that's uses ...

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I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 for shingles. Then my Dr switched it to oxycodone 5/325. What is the difference between the two? ## To me it just sounds like they switched you from the brand name to the generic which contains the same active ingredients and doses. Do you have any other details about the new prescription such as a NDC number or manufacturer name? ## Percocet has Tylenol in it and oxycodone does not... ## Diamond88 you are right but I want to expand on your message just a bit. Percocet does have Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) in it, but it also contains Oxycodone as an active ingredient. Straight Oxycodone is different than Percocet. So, in other words ... Percocet = Acetaminophen + Oxycodone ... Oxycodone is a drug in and of itself which is sometimes an...

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Prescribed as a migrane medication ## Is this for treatment of shingles & hand swelling? ## What is the best medication that I can get over the counter at walgreens for herpes (cold sore) on my mouth? ## Blavil is listed as containing Amitriptyline, which is an antidepressant that can also be used to treat migraines, and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. Felix, there is no real over the counter product that is guaranteed to work. What symptoms have you been experiencing? Are you on any other medications? ## Is "Blavil" a foreign brand of Amitriptyline from outside the United States, or is it simply a misspelling of Elavil?

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I had been prescribed Lyrica for post herpetic neuropathy following a bout of shingles. Shortly there after I started having imaginary smells and then lost my sense of smell completely. I was informed that I have a condition called anosmia. My doctor recently informed me that there have only been 17 other cases reported relating a connection between Lyrica and loss of smell. Has anyone else had a similar experience? ## It hasn't been mentioned on our site previously, but it is a very, very rare effect that can happen with some medications, including Lyrica. You can learn more about the condition here: It is, sometimes, reversible if the medication causing it is stopped. Has your doctor suggested your trying something else? ## I took Lyrica for about 6 months......significantly relie...

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my dr. has prescribed this for the above.i do not have diabetes,shingles or any of the symptoms thi med. is prescribed for,so i am wondering have they found that this med helps the above along with my other meds. ## I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis, my Dr also prescribed Lyrica. This medication for me has been a God sent. For the first time in 6 mos I am having good nights sleep and the constant pain is gone. ## Thanks Donna,For your comments.Im hoping this will work for me also. ## i have fibromyalgia i can;t hardly stand this pain any longer. my dr. has prescribed lyrica for the pain .i live on disablity and have no help with my meds.if there is help to get this med. cheaper i would like to know .i just can't afford it. ## I also take Lyrica, 150mg twice a day. I do not have...

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light green oval tablet with R 607 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Acyclovir (800 mg). Acyclovir is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as in the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Shingles treatment ## Yes Willy, Acyclovir can be prescribed for the treatment of Shingles. You can view the drug article on Acyclovir in the link below... Let me know if you need help locating any other information regarding Acyclovir.

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