Feb 20, 2015
(Started Nov 27, 2013)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for pinched/compressed nerve)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for pinched/compressed ulnar nerve)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for bone spurs)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for bulging disc)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for degenerative disc disease (lumbar))
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for arthritis pain in spine)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for arthritis pain)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for fibromyalgia)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for pain)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for breakthrough pain)
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Effectiveness
None
(for migraine headaches)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(aids falling asleep when pain prevents it)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
5 mg
Four times daily
Advice & Tips:
Unexpected side effect: it sometimes helps me fall asleep easier.
Correct dose is one 5 mg tablet every 6 hours, as needed or two 5 mg tablets every 12 hours, also PRN
Impact on my life: when my pain levels are skyrocketing, it helps me be able to get out of my bed.