Posted by Zandy on July 18, 2010, at 19:58:05
In reply to Re: Serontonin Syndrome, posted by ed_uk2010 on July 18, 2010, at 12:21:30
> Oxycodone frequently causes nausea. Occasionally, it can also cause muscle twitching (myoclonus), especially when very high doses are being used.
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> If promethazine is not controlling the nausea, there are other anti-nausea meds that you could try eg. metoclopramide (Reglan) or prochlorperazine (Compazine). Alternatively, switching from oxycodone to a different analgesic could help. Transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic) is one choice for severe chronic pain. Also, non-opioid pain meds can often allow a reduction in opioid doses, and this may reduce side effects such as nausea.
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> They are running law suit commercials out here on Reglan, so I think I would pass on that one...but what is Compazine? I am going to Google that one and look at the side effects, as I am now extremely weary of medication.Tried the patch about a year ago, but didn't have good pain relief and got a severe rash.
I am verrrrrry greatful for your suggestions. Thank you so much!
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> I am also greatful you alerted me to the side effects of the oxycodone. Today I reduced my dose to see if anything improves. Thanks again!
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