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Posted 2/23/2013 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Morning Magic!

The effect is not so much like a high for me, but just feeling rather odd and a bit detached…and no I have not gotten over it since first being on it. It's not terribly bothersome, and I will take the pain relief any day. I hope this makes some sense, as I know the difference between a high from pain meds and being disconnected. Maybe I used the wrong word (sedation) here….but all I'm saying is that I do not feel like myself.

I have just the opposite effect from the med as you, and could sleep for hours on end. I don't feel that I'm getting a restful sleep here, and wake up tired. Mornings are the worst for me, and I have to push myself out the door.

Hopefully you will have some luck with it!

SE wink
Posted 2/23/2013 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
The thing about the listing of side effects is that they are there for 2 reasons. The first is to make patients and medical personal aware of possible reactions so they can be on the look out for them if[/] they do happen. The 2nd is as a cover their butts things by the pharmaceutical companies.

Something else to keep in mind that people are much more likely to post about when they have had a negative experience with something or someone than when they have had a positive one. I am not saying a person should totally discount negative reviews about something only that they need to be taken with a grain of salt as the saying goes.
Posted 3/4/2013 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
MagicRat, I've been 50 ER for several months now, and for me the first week was the hardest. I was having same pretty bad stomach pain which subsided. I really didn't get the full benefits until a few weeks went by. I haven't needed an increase, but once the winter hit I did get prescribed some 50 IR versions for the breakthrough pain. I really believe in this medication, because after years of pain I finally feel like I'm getting my life back and feel normal again.

As for the serotonin syndrome, you have to be very careful with this medication when taking anti-depressants. I had to get off Prozac when I started this and went through a little emotional roller coaster until I found another anti-depressant which evened me out. For me 10 mg of Celexa did the trick.

Good Luck MagicRat
Posted 3/4/2013 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. 0IF108, for the positive news on Nucynta. I have received about a 17/83 % vote against Nucynta with a base # of respondents of 93. Did you notice any drug-drug info on either the black box or the PI against taking Nucynta with certain Anti-Deps? It has worried me for several years that the best response I have received is that Nucynta is like a high-priced Gabapentin/Neurontin. Do you prefer the IR version?
Posted 3/4/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

Thanks for the input all. SE, I'd hate to have to live like this in the long term, especially since I haven't see much pain relief. Maybe it will improve with time but I just don't like the detached feeling. Makes me kind of nervous driving too.

OIF08, I thinks it's great that you and Screaming Eagle get some relief with Nucynta! Getting our lives back is what it's all about, right? Nothing like being sidelined from life because of pain. I've been on Prozac for years and it has really helped me with depression (and I've tried them all). So far no bad interactions. Do you have any problems with the detached feeling?

Guess I'll have to wait a few weeks to see if this stuff works. I just wish PM would give me something else until it does.
Posted 3/4/2013 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Magic, you seem to be really unhappy with the effects of this med. I personally will give anything a try for a month and after that I want off.

It seems that if your feeling that much of a detachment then it can't possibly be good for your quality of life,if your not satisfied then your not really all into doing anything and the more listless you are the less exercise you will get.

You seem extremely disturbed by the feeling and I've kept up with this thread. That's beginning to worry me that your so worried.

I suggest you call your Dr and if nothing else speak to the nurse. Tell her exactly how you feel ant to what extent and how long it's been going on.

Good luck and remember we are all so very different from each other and what works for one wont for others.

Vickie
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