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CTyankee

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29. It shouldn't have been, tho. We elderly are at risk for falls...as such, we should

Reply to Warpy (Reply #26)

Sun Jun 15, 2014, 07:53 PM

Jun 2014

Last edited Mon Jun 16, 2014, 08:42 AM - Edit history (1)

avoid any meds that could make us dizzy. I don't get this....why prescribe meds for seniors if you think they can't handle them? Please, we all have at least some brains left....

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Anyone have a bad experience on Tramadol? [View all] CTyankee May 2014 OP

I know everyone reacts Worried senior May 2014 #1

dizziness is listed as one of the potential side effects. unblock May 2014 #2

If I am in severe pain, I would prefer to take hydracodone. It works very well for me and CTyankee May 2014 #3

I was taking 3 5-325 at a time or 2 10-325 several times a day WhiteTara Jun 2014 #28

see my update with a family friend who is an anesthesiologist. He says the same thing you said.... CTyankee Jun 2014 #24

Dizziness is a side effect that's well known Warpy May 2014 #4

I wonder if even a mild dose of hydrocodone would pass muster...the doc may be very hesitant to CTyankee May 2014 #6

We used to double dose Tylenol in the hospital in post op patients Warpy May 2014 #8

I was taking Naproxin and it caused my lever enzymes to be elevated. leftyladyfrommo May 2014 #12

Oh, geez, my blood tests have been great...I don't want to screw them up... CTyankee May 2014 #14

the only time I use tramadol Mosby May 2014 #5

I don't know what a nsaid is...is it naproxin, because he told me not to take it because it CTyankee May 2014 #7

NSAIDs are a whole class of drugs like Motrin, Naprosyn, and a host of others Warpy May 2014 #9

Doc told me no Motrin either, same reason... CTyankee May 2014 #10

Consider ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Motrin) instead of Tylenol? MannyGoldstein May 2014 #11

Doc doesn't recommend ibuprofen or naproxenfor my specific problem. Ymmv... CTyankee May 2014 #13

I have tried several things for joint pain. dixiegrrrrl May 2014 #15

I tried the Meloxicam. I'd take it with crackers and milk if I missed the meal time dose... CTyankee May 2014 #16

Do you live in a medicinal marijuana state? dixiegrrrrl May 2014 #17

I think the question is still in debate in the lege...I live in CT and we have a very liberal CTyankee May 2014 #18

Tramadol is sold without a prescription in Mexico. cbayer May 2014 #19

I am convinced that the barometric pressure has something to do with the occurrence of CTyankee Jun 2014 #20

Lot of arthritis patients report that and it probably has some cbayer Jun 2014 #21

Thanks. It's good today! CTyankee Jun 2014 #22

A litle update on tramadol. CTyankee Jun 2014 #23

thanks for the update. hope you find some good relief! unblock Jun 2014 #25

Dizziness is a well known side effect. Warpy Jun 2014 #26

It shouldn't have been, tho. We elderly are at risk for falls...as such, we should CTyankee Jun 2014 #29

Everything makes me dizzy or makes me puke or both Warpy Jun 2014 #30

It makes me dizzy also & gives me a "rebound headache" Myrina Jun 2014 #27

low dosage did nothing...hence my problem when my doc prescribed a higher dose.... CTyankee Jun 2014 #31