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Cindi · 12-07-2005, 07:32 AM

Ragini,

I took tremadol a couple of months ago. Had a reaction similar to yours. I then tried Oxycodone and later Oxycontin. They cut the pain, but after using either of them for 2-3 weeks, I began vomiting from the build up of them in my system (I even tried cutting them in half and such).

Now I use Methadone. I am told it is an "old" drug. But, for me it works. My nerve pain has reduced now, so I take just 1/4 of the pill in the a.m. and 1/2 in the evening. No drowsiness, or state of "zombi-ness" and happily, for my particular situation, no vomiting.

Keep pursuing the issue, you WILL find the right drug.

Cindi

12-07-2005, 07:32 AM	#3
Cindi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 50	Ragini, I took tremadol a couple of months ago. Had a reaction similar to yours. I then tried Oxycodone and later Oxycontin. They cut the pain, but after using either of them for 2-3 weeks, I began vomiting from the build up of them in my system (I even tried cutting them in half and such). Now I use Methadone. I am told it is an "old" drug. But, for me it works. My nerve pain has reduced now, so I take just 1/4 of the pill in the a.m. and 1/2 in the evening. No drowsiness, or state of "zombi-ness" and happily, for my particular situation, no vomiting. Keep pursuing the issue, you WILL find the right drug. Cindi