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(Message started by: unsolved1 on Nov 14^th, 2004, 2:44pm)

Title: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 14^th, 2004, 2:44pm

So, I had one of these a little over a week ago. The first time I tried this, it did nothing to help me. This last time, the dose was bigger (600mg). It made me itch (for hours), made 'spin' for awhile, then made me nauseous. Does it sound like i'm allergic to it or maybe just got a bigger dose than i'm use to ??

Unsolved

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 14^th, 2004, 8:17pm

Mike,

Certainly not to imply anything, but just from conversation and experience, many heroin users itch and some say it feels so good afterwards to throw up too. Just some characteristic attributes attached to such a heavy drug.

So I've heard, years ago. ::)

Kevin M

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by don on Nov 14^th, 2004, 8:46pm

Quote:

It made me itch (for hours), made 'spin' for awhile, then made me nauseous.

Standard reaction to opiates.

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by Renee on Nov 14^th, 2004, 11:00pm

Michael,

The itching is the opiates. Did you remember to take Reglan or Phenergan prior to the lollipop? 600mg lollipop is a pretty strong one.

If it helped at all, I might suggest you continue to move it around between your teeth and cheek every 5 min. or so and remove it after about 20 min., prior to all the lollipop dissolving. Then, if needed, pick it back up a bit later as needed. Make sure you aren't biting and chewing it up!

Just a thought! [smiley=huh.gif]

I hope things get better for ya, as always,
Renee

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 14^th, 2004, 11:10pm

Renee,
I wasn't at home when the headache started. My first thought was to hit the Trex, but I thought I'd give the lollipop a chance. I didn't have any Phenegran with me, only the Actiq & Imitrex. By the time I finished the lollipop, the pain was so intense, I hit the Trex. The headache was gone in about 15 minutes and I was left with the effects of the lollipop. I didn't like it and don't feel that it was much help (since I had to hit the Trex anyway). It's not strong enough, fast enough.

Michael

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by don on Nov 15^th, 2004, 11:33am

The stronger the lollipop the more intense the reaction to the opiates. You will be scratching your skin off.

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by Karla on Nov 15^th, 2004, 6:22pm

You may want to go the route a few of us have gone and that is the fentalnol route in patch form. I take 50mcg. I know some use 25 and others 100 so the need varies for its effectiveness considerable. However, It doesn't make me sick or feel out of it at all. I can fully funtion. You may want to try it. Since your dr is in favor of fentanol in lolipop flavor ask him if you can try it as a patch. Good luck!

Title: Re: Actiq lollipops (again)
Post by Jimmy_B on Nov 16^th, 2004, 9:07am

Sounds like the dose is too high. Have you tried the 400mcg?

You have to find a "happy medium" between pain relief & side effects.

Good luck, unsolved...I know you could use a break & I'm hoping you get it.

Jimmy

Edited to add: Also, don't forget one good thing about Actiq...is you don't have to finish the entire "pop". Suck on it until pain relief. If there's some left, save it for another hit.