One More Night

I am on a very low dose of methadone now. My doctor is terrified to increase it. It's obvious I need more but I'm a bit skeptical to of this leading to a never ending rise. But I'm topping up and I'm sick and in pain. He seems terrified to prescribe anything though. Are all docs like this or just some? I also have very bad problems with anxiety ruining my life. Nightmares, ptsd, etc. A pharmacist said I should be on klonopin for the night mares and the night pains. But that's another drug he won't hear of giving me. Am I with the wrong guy? Or am I with the sensible one stopping me from going down a bad road? Confused right now. Want to alleviate pain and suffering quickly but don't want to risk a worse addiction later. Please help anyone. Anything would help...

I've been on methadone now for about 5 months. It's a pretty low dose. I also unfortunately top it up with alot of codeine. I have a really great doctor and team who are doing their best to help me and I am a difficult client! Anyway, long story short, the last 6 weeks or so I am in alot of pain at night time. I mean alot. It's extreme cramping and muscle pain. It lasts into the morning and I walk badly for the first hour or so after getting up. I'm plagued with nightmares too. I think I suffer from ptsd. I thought maybe the nightmares are causing anxiety and tension leading to body cramping? Does any one here know what is wrong or am I alone ## Methadone does not cause muscle cramps. Lack of water causes muscle cramps. Increase your methadone & get off those codeine...

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My prescription is for Atorec, anti-cholesterol meds which can be taken with or without food, and I am wondering whether "at night" means any time after 8 p.m.. ## Stations ruin your brain...the brain is made mostly of cholesterol... Why in the world can't people understand how that would greatly affect the brain??

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I have told that I have cervicitis for the past one year and two months I ave been treated over and over and infection is not leaving I got doxycycline metronidazole and k lion insert finish take the doxy and the metron on the eight day of insert still seeing discharge looking like cold is it working

Omg it sounds exactly like my condition. Lethal night sweats and belly bloat not to mention scalp sores. Go to a good gastrointestinal guy. You may have gallstones or gallbladder problems. Believe me it's a gastro thing. I'm going for my endoscopy tomorrow. Don't let it get worse!!

has anyone experienced nightmares with Multaq? Have been taking 400mg 2 times a day for 1 month now and am at the point where I don't want to close my eyes at night (althought it's better than the alternative)....also experience excessive bloating. ## The Multaq does cause bloating. You'll hear a lot of people complaining of gas issues. Multaq for me is causing Hair loss, didn't always until recently. Ive been taking it for 7 months. I get the following side effects; Hair loss, bloating, tiredness sometimes, not always, numbness in my left thigh occasionally, and ringing in my ears, this too just recently. I def would not take the drug, unless absolutely had to, which I do because of my PAC's. My Afib was cured by ablation, thank God. But since I have terrible PAC...

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Hi I took my first dose of doxepin 25mg last night and feel so out of it today ,really weird spaced out how long will this last as I cant afford time off work please help ## Hello, Amanda! How are you feeling? Has it eased up, at all, yet? Some people can experience that with antidepressants, when they first start taking them. Other side effects may include nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight changes. But they usually don't last more than a few weeks, while your body is adjusting to the medication.

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Is it safe to take a night time sleep aid while taking Suboxone? ## Hi Matt - which sleep aid drug or supplement are you thinking of taking? ## I was prescribed 5mg Ambien while on 2mg Subutex. I was going through some life issues and my Doctor said it was fine. I was able to get to sleep pretty quick and stayed asleep. I have also tried Trazodone but was too foggy in the morning, but it knocked me out.

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II have been taking 10/325 - 3 per day for three (3) years. Never abuse it, but seems after the last dose at 2:30pm I go downhill towards night. Feel like the flu sometimes. Mornings feel like a out of shape 98 year old and I'm in my 50's. On worst days about 7 or 8pm I'll drink three (3) 16 ounce beers to help me sleep and it brings me back to life or 50%. I never drink more than 3. Is this my body asking for more? I do not want more due to one day planning on asking the doctor to get off and deal with the pain from an injury. Arm and spine injury. I look at my clock these days and can almost know what time it is to take one 10/325. My ribs ache in the morning and thought may be constipation being I take another pill to try to keep me regular and not always successful. Coul...

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I have taken up to 15 mg of oxycodone a night just to take the edge off. I want to be off them completely. I have went 5 days with 15 mg before and withdrawals werent that bad. I have taken one quarter of a methdaone wafer for the last 2 days. I know it takes 3-7 days to withdrawal. does this mean I am almost clean? ## Hi Samantha, From my perspective it sounds like your strong intention to be off oxycodone will help make it an easier mental transition towards going with out them... but not having gone through this myself, I wouldn't know what amount of possible physical withdrawal symptoms to anticipate. Based on your description they theoretically shouldn't be any worse or drawn out than what you said you had experienced before. However I do think it would be wise to speak wit...

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I have told that I have cervicitis for the past one year and two months I ave been treated over and over and infection is not leaving I got doxycycline metronidazole and k lion insert finish take the doxy and the metron on the eight day of insert still seeing discharge looking like cold is it working

I take one hydrocodone 5/325 every night for pain and helping me sleep Can I continue taking this dose daily? ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? Only your doctor can help you decide how long you can safely take it, but many people do take it on a long-term basis for chronic pain. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are you on any other medications?

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Had third Prolia shot 6 weeks ago and my life has changed dramatically. Nasea, headaches, numbness, tingling, weakness, back pain... I was very active and now am barely able to get out of bed! Four doctor visits, all kinds of tests, one ER visit and tests all normal. I am not crazy - it is the Prolia!!!! Don't do it. There are other more natural options to help with bone density. I regret getting this shot. By the way, first two shots had no significant side effects but the third one was debilitating!!!! ## Hello, Rennie! How are you doing? I am so very sorry about what you've been through. Has there been any change? Unfortunately, most of these medications can cause such side effects, according to FDA reports. There are reports on here from many people that have had bad experie...

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I've been taking Fortesta in the morning, but as I'm always rushing, sometimes I forget. I would rather take at night - helps me maintain a more reliable schedule - is that a huge problem? I know all the literature seems to indicate to take in the AM. Also, I am currently on four pumps. Is that a normal/typical dose and how many of you guys have experienced weight gain with this. Thanks, ## Hello, JT! How are you? The instructions do say to use it in the morning and it is know that our hormones can fluctuate throughout the day, so there may be good reason they tell you to use it then. Thus, I'd suggest asking your doctor, before you make the change. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything el...

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Hi...I'm looking at the list of side effects and it doesn't state nightmares...lol. But if i take over 2mg i get nightmares. I took 3mg by accident again tonight and had a horrible nightmare. I don't over take my meds but being upset i forgot. Anyone else get nightmares? Thanks. ## Usually, you'll find it listed in detailed side effects as dream abnormalities, and it is included for Xanax by the FDA, as a common side effect, which means it's been reported in more than 1%, but no more than 10% of the people that tried this medication. They also warn that Xanax carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, irritability, and other mood changes. Ref: Xanax Information Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes e...

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What causes someone to awake in a frightened and confused state from a nap or from sleeping? ## Hello, Missy! How are you? A nightmare can do that, some medications, stress, alcohol, illegal drugs, illness… there are many reasons that this may happen, according to the NIH. How often has it been happening? Were there nightmares involved? Does the person have sleep apnea? Are they on any medications? Do they drink frequently?

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I had a bad reaction to Nubain when recovering from surgery, back in my room on morphine IV drip. The nurse gave it to me and I think she was incompetent or worse. It wiped out the morphine and I immediately felt the impact of my surgery post-op. I was miserable for hours, they gave me emergency pain intervention to bring me back to where I was before she gave me the Nubain. It was a terrible experience. ## Wow, that's terrible, very sorry it happened to you. Did they provide you with any explanation for it?

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I am using opana 40er twice a day and Norco 10/325 for breakthru pain. I have Severe night sweats and go through 6 t- shirts and 4 pair of boxers a night. I use 4 pillows wrapped in towels and have to do wash every AM. The towels and the pillows are soaked with sweat. Is there anyone out there who has experienced this? My Pain doc thinks it's the opana, but she admits she is not even sure. I am willing to change my meds completely as long as I am not having the night sweats. I Truly have no quality of sleep and don't want to live like this anymore. Can Anyone Help Me? ## Unfortunately, doctors don't receive the same intense training on medications that pharmacists do, so they don't always know all the possible side effects. Yes, some narcotics are known to cause severe n...

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I was doing great until I took Viibryd for 1 month @40mg...Then I developed: extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting, painful, burning red rash on both legs and swelling of hands, feet and legs. This caused a 12 pound weight gain over night! I tapered off of Viibryd as quickly as I could due to the extreme pain from the rash. I been off of Viibryd for 7 days and rash is gone! I thought I was going to do good coming off of this drug, but nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, suicidal thoughts, extreme depression and panic attacks are bad!! If you have not started this drug, I would recommend you research before taking it. It may help some but in my case it just caused more pain, disappointment and sickness......... ## HI, DC! I am very sorry about the problems you suffered from taking the Vi...

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I spent almost 2 years with awful leg and lower back pain seeing Dr.s from all over the place trying all kinds of back injections and Meds with no relief. I was seeing my PA when the AVINZA rep. came in. The drug was new and they said it was the best thing out there. I liked the fact that I only took it 1 time a day as a posed to (as needed ). It worked great and for the 1st time in years that I did not have pain every minute of every day I was so excited to be able to walk my dog and do some work again I did not do my homework looking into the new Med. I was about 4-5 mo. Into it when I found out the cost and the addictiveness of that much. It's 6 years later and with the cost and the insurance covering only half I have to come off this. I'm 63 and scared to death. I am going t...

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