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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Buprenorphine |
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Description |
A narcotic analgesic, which is on the controlled Drugs list but is thought to be less addictive than e.g. Morphine. It is long lasting and the effects of one dose may last up to 12 hours. Taken orally as tablets placed under the tongue. Also marketed as Temgesic |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, sweating dizziness, mood changes, hypotension (low blood pressure). May precipitate withdrawal symptoms if used together with other narcotic analgesics. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
Should not be used for patients who have suffered head injury. Caution is needed with patients who have asthma or low blood pressure or who have impaired liver or kidney function. Care advised if the patient is in the final stages of pregnancy or is elderly. |
Comments |
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have very positive things to say about Temgesic (buprenorphine)
In 0.2mg sublingual tabs for me it addresses the deep bone aches
by at least 70%. Temgesic (buprenorphine) is largely an antagonist
at low levels. This means that the brain/body does not develop a
tolerance. Thus, once at a desired level you can maintain that level
forever. It has a long lasting effect of at least 5 hours, no side
effects just a little drowsiness. No "highs". Pam -
Brisbane, Australia
I take Buprenorphine (Temgesic) and it keeps my pain within bearable limits. Martin - Liverpool, England I have suffered on and off with the most terrible headaches for
probably the last 10 years and have tried a whole range of drugs.
Some of the drugs work sometimes and sometimes they don't. Recently
my Doctor asked me to try Temgesic next time I had an onset of
headaches. Buprenorphine, was used to help with my stage III RSD, but it did not help at all. I had low blood pressure Buprenorphine lowered it even more. Also, taken sublingually, it burned my taste buds, my nose, throat and mouth, due to the acid used to flavor the pill. Pain level while on this medication was intolerable. I was switched to subutex. This was worse. I have developed liver spots, uncontrolled blood pressure, had severe pressure in head which led to a bleed in right eye. Am withdrawing from subutex 8 mg to 2 mg. Lowers heart rate, blood pressure. Please if taking these drugs invest in a blood pressure monitor. And always ask your doctor or pharmacist before ADDING anything to this med. Good Luck To ALL. Tresia - Milton, Florida, USA I have suffered with severe ME/CFS for 6 years, and have tried
many medications, including morphine, to help with excruciating
leg muscle pain. Like others with ME, who are intolerent to many
drugs, the side-effects of medication can outweigh any benefit,
yet this has not happened with bruprenorphine (Temgesic). My pain
is at its worst in the evening reaching a crescendo in the night,
yet 30-40 minutes after taking Temgesic even entrenched pain can
be "blown out " of my muscles. It gives me a relief
I have not found with any other drug or holistic intervention.
If you have ME with severe pain, do ask your GP about Temgesic
as in the UK it is not on the small list of medications generally
prescribed for the illness, and it took me several years of trial
and error with a sympathetic GP and Pain Consultant to find it.
Jayne - Liverpool, England |
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