Sep 25, 2013
(Started Dec 19, 2004)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for pain in lower back)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for pain)
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Effectiveness
None
(for migraine headaches)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(rebound headaches, cluster headaches)
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Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
This one caused cluster headaches and rebound headaches. Be sure to let your doctor know if you are having trouble. I knew it was going to cause this issue but the doctor insisted I try it her way. I had to balance if I wanted to deal with the headaches and ease the back pain or to suffer the back pain to prevent the headaches. Sucked either way I did it.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Sep 11, 2013
(Started Dec 19, 2004)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for pain in lower back)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for pain)
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Effectiveness
None
(for migraine headaches)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(rebound headaches, cluster headaches)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Since I have started taking this medication again I have started getting the rebound headaches back plus now I can have a continuous headache for up to 4-5 days. I now have to decide on weather I want relief from my back pain and being able to be up and do thing to taking the risk of getting these headaches which in turn can keep me in bed fighting off a possible migraine. Switching the relief of one pain to a maybe that I will have a different one to contend with and decide which one is the worse one to deal with and keep me from trying to live as normal a life as I can.
I also have to pay over twice the amount for the pain medication as I did for the oxycodone. With out any income this is a greater burden on me to come up with the money. I am disabled and can't work and have no income.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Oct 21, 2011
(Started Dec 19, 2004)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for migraine headaches)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(rebound headaches, cluster headaches)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Advice & Tips:
watch for rebound headaches
watch for becoming tired (depends on dosage)
I carried the medication with me everywhere in case of pain
Cost:
< $25 monthly