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Help. Drug screen negative for Oxycodone

gwenw46

I have been in pain clinics over 20 years and never failed one untill this month! I never use any meds other than mine. Dr said Labs didn...

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leg pain/sunburn

brebe

I am a 35 year old caucasion female. I went to the beach yesterday and am experiencing the same type of pain that this 18 year old talks ...

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Is it legal for a Doctor to take you off all pain meds cold turkey

farimari

I have had 3 lower lumbar surgeries (L4-5 - S1), the first one 6/13/2001. I now have to have C3-4 down to L5 done due to more bone degen...

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Has anyone had an adverse reaction to the brand Alvogen fentanyl patch?

fossil1122

I just started using a new brand of generic patches. I am using Alvogen 100 mcg patch x 4 (400 mcg total) every 48 hrs. I just switched...

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Constipation with opiods

Rosiegirl57

I had constipation before opiods. It’s awful now that I take them. I have tried all the new meds with no success. Has anyone else had suc...

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How should I carry OxyContin?

Rosiegirl57

I get my OxyContin in a blister pack. I do not have a old pill bottle for this medication. Should I put it in a different RX container?

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