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Bu Tran 5mg

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liz31181
liz31181

Hi there . Have just been described Bu Tran today for really bad back pain that is on going for about 4 year now. I have been in tramadol 6 per day for the last 2year. After reading some info & threads about this patch I am a little concerned that it can get addictive. I would love to hear from anyone that has used this type of med . Thank you for reading .

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  • nikki48530
    nikki48530 liz31181

    Posted

    Hi liz,

    The reason Tramadol can generally be taken with other opiates is because it's not technically an opiate itself.

    Both Tramadol and Butrans should be approached with caution. Both are extremely addictive and are meant to only be prescribed as absolute last resort.

    It really chaps my hide seeing so many doctors prescribing these high strength opiates so willy nilly. There are so many other medication options available that do not require getting a person hooked on one of the most addictive substances known to man.

    Has your doctor offered you any other options besides opiates?

    "Lyrica" and "gabbapentin"for example are specifically designed for epilepsy and nerve pain and worked wonders for me. Just one of the many options available. Only you can decide what's right for you. I can tell you though, I personally would never touch Butrans.

    Good luck hun

    Nikki

    • jo57386
      jo57386 nikki48530

      Posted

      Please don't generalise. Not everyone becomes addicted to tramadol and yes I do speak from experience
    • Germanized
      Germanized jo57386

      Posted

      Well spoken. All medications affect people differently. However, I am currently going through a difficult withdrawal from 10mcg of Butrans patch. It can get very ugly.
    • nikki48530
      nikki48530 jo57386

      Posted

      Jo,

      I'm pretty sure if u have a quick re read of my comment you'll find I said Tramadol and Butrans are highly addictive. Which is true. I didn't say everyone that takes them gets addicted.

      Cheers.

    • liz31181
      liz31181 nikki48530

      Posted

      Hi Nikki . Doc hasn't recommended or mentioned any of the meds you speak of. Only tramadol . Solpadol . & melfen. And actually an anti inflamatery also. These are what I have tried. I will def mention what you recommend on my next app to the doc. Not sure if it's anything to do with the patch but I have a splitting head ache all day & diariah (( hopefully just a coincidence & nothing with side effects . X thank you for all your help really appreciate it x
    • jo57386
      jo57386 nikki48530

      Posted

      You may want to reword it. Tramadol & Bu trans can become highly addictive to some people.
    • Germanized
      Germanized liz31181

      Posted

      You are far more likely to develop constipation with Butrans as it is an opioid and constipation affects the mu receptors in your brain AND intestinal tract.That was a signifigant reason for my discontinuance of Butrans patches.
    • liz31181
      liz31181 Germanized

      Posted

      I took the patch off last night as I was feeling so weary & anxious about it. I have such a migrane all night & I never suffer with head aches even.. thank you for response germanized.
    • nikki48530
      nikki48530 jo57386

      Posted

      No thanks. I'm perfectly happy with how I worded it. Perhaps you should spend less time disecting others comments and telling them how to word them. Surely you have a better use of your time yes?
    • jo57386
      jo57386 nikki48530

      Posted

      Obviously not but can think of a few words to describe you thanks Nikki have a great day
    • nikki48530
      nikki48530 jo57386

      Posted

      Of course you can. Way to go to spread the love hun. You have a lovely too.
    • nikki48530
      nikki48530 liz31181

      Posted

      Sorry Liz I only just saw this msg.

      It's really unfortunate how difficult it is to come by a good GP these days. Especially when you're dealing with opiate addiction.

      I went cold turkey from a looong codeine addiction and probably wouldn't have kept my sanity through the restless legs and lack of sleep without gabbapentin. It's Definately worth asking your GP about.

      I really hope they will help you. If you have any questions don't hesitate smile

    • liz31181
      liz31181 nikki48530

      Posted

      Thanks so much Nikki . Really appreciate the reply. I hope you are getting on ok now yourself X
    • jo57386
      jo57386 Germanized

      Posted

      How are you going with the withdrawal Germanized? Its hard isn't it

  • jo57386
    jo57386 liz31181

    Posted

    Sorry Liz this urgent...how do I post a topic. Jo xxx
    • liz31181
      liz31181 jo57386

      Posted

      Hi Jo. Are you ok x x . Scroll down to bottom of my thread and you should see an option to start your own discussion / thread x x
    • jo57386
      jo57386 liz31181

      Posted

      No. Just had to have one of my cats put down needed some support. She's gone now. Thanks Liz xx
    • liz31181
      liz31181 jo57386

      Posted

      Awh I'm very sorry to hear that Jo. I lost my jack Russell 2 year ago & still think about her every day . they become part of the family so quick. Thinking of you . X
    • jo57386
      jo57386 liz31181

      Posted

      Thanks Liz it all happened very quickly. The are part of the family its so tough xx
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