- Sufentanyl in Clinical Trials...Interesting 2nd March 2005
... here)
more sophistocated than Duragesic. Oh and Actiq is being used in ERs for trauma pain...that interested...
- Morphine pump inplanted feb 1st 13th February 2005
... I use Actiq for breakthrough pain. These are fentanyl-based suckers...
... I use Actiq for breakthrough pain. These are fentanyl-based suckers...
- So tired of the pain! 4th December 2004
... doc has me on 2, 10 mg Percocets twice a day and Actiq in between(200mcg). I am to the point now that I just...
... Oxycontin, Avinza, etc.) with something other than Actiq (fast acting, but for me anyway, relatively short...
- Out of Line? 3rd December 2004
... tolerance has reared its' head.
Would the patch and Actiq for BT be out of line?
What would be next?
I...
- Actiq - Shoreline 24th November 2004
... streetcar; hello~ what dose of actiq do you take? my doc has me on 200mcg for b/t pain ... (using percocet routinly) the actiq doesn't seem to do much?? thanks in advance:)...
... [QUOTE=sadies mom]streetcar; hello~ what dose of actiq do you take? my doc has me on 200mcg for b/t pain ... (using percocet routinly) the actiq doesn't seem to do much?? thanks in advance:)
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... get off the boards earlier than usual. I don't use actiq on a regular basis. Normally I take Oxycodone 10mg ... July/August my PM dr got me 12 ( two coupons) 800Mcg actiq s which I'd guess i'd use between 150Mcg to 400Mcg...
... Just a curious question for you Actiq users. Can you use say one lollipop and just use half...
... understood what I said about I meant about using the actiq without the loli stick attached. I'm absoluteley ... sales that way. Sinse the directions say to place the actiq betwen your gum and cheek doing the same thing without...
- Shoreline 24th November 2004
... time though I wished I had something as strong as actiq around the house for nights like last night. I wouldn...
- Duragesic 75 Question!!! 4th November 2004
... was working fine until recently. Then he prescribed Actiq 400mg to work alongside Avinza 60mg for BT pain. This...
... dosing guides suggest a 20-30% increas in meds and the Actiq probaly increased your opiate level by about 10 fold...
- please help me help my mum 26th October 2004
... used a lot for cancer patients. There is also the actiq lollipops. I've never tried them so I'm unsure of...
... system as she swallows the med. Thes pops are called Actiq and conatain fenatnyl. Aproved for cancer pain only...
- Shoreline, how does OxyContin work (mechanics)? 20th October 2004
... can develop to reach an effective dose. 1 1600mic Actiq delivers the same amount of fentanyl that 16 100ugh...
- Oxycontin To Mscontin Question 9th September 2004
... morphine a day and when you calculate what folks using actiq "Fentanyl" as a BT med numbers can skyrocket, But...
- advice on conversion Shore if possible? 6th September 2004
... purposes ever since"meaning non malignant pain".
Actiq , the faster acting fentanyl pop is still aproved by ... BT meds perhaps your base dose is just too low.
Actiq is a whole different story as far as the Big gun, ... is needed for BT pain.
I see peoples BT doses of actiq well exceed their daily use of LA meds which really ... surgery when my tolerance is so high only 1600mics of Actiq relievs your pain. Norco and MSIR become tic tacs...
- Actiq- any comments 4th September 2004
... Does anyone take Actiq (fentanyl citrate oralet)? I'm having a morphine injection ... both for sedation and pain control. He prescribed 2 Actiq s (each 200 mcg) one 30 minutes before the injection ... so we're trying this. My doctor helped to design Actiq , but I just hope it works. I would really welcome ... any input on Actiq - how quickly does it work, how long does it work,...
... Hi, I used the Actiq 1600mcg daily for over 2 years and I think it is the ... of hours, for me. The only reason I no longer use Actiq is because my insurance cut my brandname drug coverage ... to $1200/year and Actiq costs around $20 :) per unit, the last that I knew ... and dilaudid for breakthrough pain....so I know that Actiq works well with morphine sulfate.
Good luck, I...
... me feel a little better knowing that at least the Actiq will help the pain tomorrow! Thank you again! Margaret...
... my continual pain. My pain doctor helped to develop Actiq so we talked a lot about it. I didn't want IV sedation...
- Sorry guys..a couple more ??'s about Methadone.. 2nd August 2004
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They don't understand the difference bettween Actiq and oxycodone. I saw one article calling Actiq a Perco...
- Avinza and MS Contin 28th July 2004
... Vicodin, MSIR, the Duragesic patch, and she now uses Actiq for her breakthrough pain and the Avinza for her regular...
- Shore - Kadian ???????? 8th July 2004
... He won't do any Oxy of any kind so they are out. Actiq I think is too strong.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Ken...
- question about oxycodone. 1st July 2004
... meds that don't have the speed effect.
I've seen Actiq skyrocket in the same way, the main reason is the ... the same amount as 8 100ugh patches would deliver. Actiq is so much stronger than morphine it's measured in...
- Question for Shore on IM/SC meds 16th June 2004
... clinical trials. New patches, new delivery systems, Actiq "fentanyl" pops deliver half their opiate transmucosally...
- A Word of Caution to Pain Pumpsters 1st June 2004
... Klonopin for the headache and anxiety and 400 mg of of Actiq lollipops (which is fentanyl). The Klonopin did wonders ... for my headache, but the Actiq was was too potent and I was so out of it I could ... hubby said I looked horrible and to stop taking the Actiq . When I began having break thru pain due to a nasty...
... she wouldn't let me see *** label.
*** 400 mg Actiq lollipops she prescribed to help me wean **f *** withdrawal...
- BT meds 18th May 2004
... Duragesic patch (every 48hrs), oxycodone (for BT) and Actiq (for severe flare-ups). So, some visits I walk out ... know me and the doc. I only get the script for the Actiq maybe once every 4 months since I use it sparingly ... starting me on the MSContin along with the oxy for bt and Actiq but the MSC didn't mix well with me for some reason...
- morphine vs. methadone 31st March 2004
... Duragesic 50, moved up to 75 and ended at 100 plus Actiq 400 prn. These drugs did nothing.........so took me ... off Actiq , and added Kadian 60 bid......still nothing......then...
- Question on pain meds 26th March 2004
... What is MSIR (Morphine Sulphate ??????)
What about Actiq lollipops (never tried that). Any thoughts from those...
... Hey Ken, Going from 10mg Percs to any strength of actiq is like going from calf ropeing to bull riding. The ... strength difference between a 10mg perc and the mildest Actiq pop, the 200mcg, that's micrograms is about 20 fold ... Aqtiq.
MSIR is morphine sulfate instant release. Actiq is fast acting but it also has a very short half life ... over sedation. You just don't have the tolerance for Actiq yet. If they were to start you on the Durageisc patch ... opiate any doc can prescribe. The FDA warning that Actiq is still only meant for cancer pain is still in place ... malignant pain. No clinical stiudies have been done on Actiq on non malignant patients and because of this many ... will refuse to pay the outragous 8 bucks a pop for actiq .
It's also kind of nice to know there is still ... long way to go and a lot of options before trying actiq .
It seems every one that uses it is pretty pleased ... meds than they do base meds are the patients using actiq , which is opposite of all principles of pain management ... single pop but only lasts for an hour. Hold off on the actiq untill you become a little more acommadated to the...
... I agree with you shoreline. Actiq would be too strong. The pain I have is post surgery...
- Chronic Pelvic Pain 12th March 2004
... realise you are in Canada) are dilaudid, roxicodone, actiq , msir(morphine immediate release), and I know Shore...
- Looking for some info.... 6th February 2004
... pain only but we see more non malignant patient using Actiq or the lozenge, both deliver through the mucus membrane...
- Any other lollipops besides atiq? 13th January 2004
... that you were tolerant enough to give a sample of Actiq too or whatever happened to be in that compounded ... allergic to any of the components useed?. If it was actiq , the stick is labeled with Cephelons trade name and ... ativan did it contain? The new manufacturer of the Actiq pops is cephelon , she has overstepped her her own ... pharmacist is breaking by doing so. First and foremost. Actiq is FDA aproved for cancer patients only. Yes meds...
... legal authority to produce name-brand substances like actiq lillipops or percocet. Wouldn't the pharma companies...
- Roxicodone? 19th December 2003
... to find/rare or does it require special order, like actiq ? Because i don't need to fill it for a couple weeks...
- Hi Everyone....I am a Newbie 17th December 2003
... So now I go for shots every 2 weeks, I take Oxy and Actiq and Ellavil. I am also going in the hospital in Jan...
- adjustment to pain meds? 15th December 2003
... When I started taking Actiq , gosh I must of went to 9 different pharmacies, noone ... about the side affects. When I first started taking Actiq 800mcg, I thought I was going to fall asleep standing...
- Pain meds questions, need help? 14th December 2003
... Lorcet for breakthrough pain. Now he has put me on Actiq , which works well. It comes as a lollypop and when...
... like oxycontin or fentanyl, but here is what he said, actiq , roxycodone, oxy IR, and liquid roxycodone hope this...
- refur to: could this happen to you? 4th December 2003
... while at least. I am going to need to change from Actiq to a much less expensive alternative. I do not get...
- could this happen to you? 3rd December 2003
... Diabetes. For the past six months, I have been taking Actiq for breakthrough pain. It works wonders. Actiq is ... up enough cash to pay for the insulin though. The Actiq and the BP medicine alone is almost $2000. What CAN...
... will cover it. Whishing you very good luck. Try the Actiq company also. :)...
... back. I am in the process of calling the makers of Actiq . I did try to apply for the patient assistance program ... pain, I did not qualify. I am to the point that the Actiq is not my biggest concern anymore. I am worried my...
- Any suggestions for a bt drug? 3rd December 2003
... anyone could do would be infusion morph or Hydromorph. Actiq is still aproved for cancer only but many docs don...
- question about morphine 3rd December 2003
... medications can be. My Duragesic would run $616.00 and my Actiq would run $3,900.00. Am I saving a lot. Check into...
- Update and Checking In!!! 2nd December 2003
... and that includes BT pain meds. Right now I receive Actiq lollypops which contain fentanyl citrate and works...
- Roxi or Dilaudid - Question from a n00b 29th November 2003
... are absolutly correct Hockey. Percocet, Dilaudid, Actiq , Vicodin, Percodan, none of those meds are long acting...
- Sweating on Opids 26th November 2003
... take Oxy 20mg 3x aday, percocet 5/325 x2 aday and Actiq 800mcg 1-3 x aday. I have been taking these over a...
- Dr. didn't give me atig lollipops! 26th November 2003
... Sorry you didn't get the Actiq susieq, and I completely understand about not becoming...
... coming thru, I have had to use very little of my pops ( Actiq 1200mcg). This is going to be a very good Thanksgiving...
... Although yur doc may not feel you are quite ready for actiq , It's likely because there are many other meds or ... would be kinda scarry for a family doc to prescribe Actiq . He couldn't have much experience with it. It's nice...
- Actig lollipops 19th November 2003
... prescribing information you can take up to 4 dosages of Actiq in a 24hr period. Unlike morphine, fentanyl is a...
... tell you about this.
He mentioned today that the Actiq was for cancer patients, which he had never mentioned ... feeling that he is setting me up for doing away with my Actiq . He filled it today with no other comments other ... know that...I get the feeling that I may not be on Actiq much longer. So don't be upset if you don't get it...
... I have been on Actiq for about 18 months. I now take 800mcg up to three ... constant 3 on the pain scale all the time. So I take Actiq for the BT plus I also take Percocet 5/325 x 2 a day ... narcotics I take for pain. But that is enough for me.
Actiq has been a lifesaver for me.
If you have been taking ... type thing. They sent me some placebos of the new Actiq and I tried them. (Not much difference) I thank they ... wanted you to know that there are other people on Actiq that are not cancer patients.
Susieq: I ... tell you about this.
He mentioned today that the Actiq was for cancer patients, which he had never mentioned ... feeling that he is setting me up for doing away with my Actiq . He filled it today with no other comments other ... know that...I get the feeling that I may not be on Actiq much longer. So don't be upset if you don't get it...
- Medication question?? 19th November 2003
... today myself and hope to get an increase also. The Actiq is working fine but the Duragesic 100mcg/h is not...
- Break-thru pain 17th November 2003
... BT med that works for me very well. It is called Actiq and is a solid formulated Fentanyl Citrate. It comes...
... I agree with inthezone, the actiq transmucousal fenanyl would probably be a very effective...
- Winter's coming- 16th November 2003
... Going to have to hit him up for better meds. The Actiq is working fine, but the 100mcg/ duragesic is not ... cutting it. Right now I wish I could eat an Actiq every 2 hrs., but have to wait the 6 hrs. Well hope...
- Need new meds 14th November 2003
... might give you better relief than Diladid, would be Actiq . It is in the form of a lollypop and you take about...
- Info to Shoreline 11th November 2003
... could explain peoples ability to move rapidly up the actiq ladder. That particular med does scare me a bit, knowing...
- inthe zone 9th November 2003
... 400mcg,600mcg,800mcg,1200mcg,and1600mcg. It is called Actiq and can the full Prescribing Information. The Actiq...
... 400mcg,600mcg,800mcg,1200mcg,and1600mcg. It is called Actiq and can the full Prescribing Information. The Actiq...
- First Refill.. 9th November 2003
... to run some meds thru my L&K as my BT medicine is Actiq 1200mcg. 25% of that has to be processed like any...
- Actiq 8th November 2003
... I am on the 800 mcg ACTIQ for BT and it is also very good, but could be just...
... Just wanted to let you know what happened with the Actiq when I talked to the PM doc today. btw, a rep from ... Cephalon (makers of Actiq , Gabitril, and Provigil) was "in" on my visit today ... surely let him know how I hated the new formula of Actiq and the packaging. I had called customer service ... my knees are SHOT!!!!! At least he didn't take any Actiq dosage away from me.
Marie...
... m sorry to hear about your knees but I,m glad the Actiq worked out for you along with an increase in your...
... I have been on Actiq for about 18 months now. I get server headaches. ... constant 3 on the pain scale all the time. So I take Actiq for the BT plus I also take Percocet 5/325 x 2 a day ... narcotics I take for pain. But that is enough for me.
Actiq has been a lifesaver for me.
If you have been taking ... type thing. They sent me some placebos of the new Actiq and I tried them. (Not much difference) I thank they ... track.
The placebos they sent me were like the new Actiq but just a little smoother and they did not crumble ... m sorry to hear about your knees but I,m glad the Actiq worked out for you along with an increase in your...
- how far can you go? 8th November 2003
... every 2 days(15 per month) and have to take 1200mcg Actiq for BT pain. That's when the cold fronts come down ... future. The one good thing is that the Duragesic and Actiq work mainly through the blood system, and does not...
... dose to pure narcotic meds like the duragesic and actiq , so it's quite possible for your dosage to keep increasing...
... every 2 days(15 per month) and have to take 1200mcg Actiq for BT pain. That's when the cold fronts come down ... future. The one good thing is that the Duragesic and Actiq work mainly through the blood system, and does not...
- duragesic patch 7th November 2003
... morphine I was taking before and I also get 1200mcg Actiq (Fentanyl citrate). One of the main advantages to...
- Duragesic wearing off?! 4th November 2003
... if you want something really good for BT pain try Actiq it comes in 200mcg,400mcg,800mcg,1200mcg,and1600mcg...
