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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: arcteryx on April 05, 2006, 07:33:07 pm
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I was wondering if anybody could suggest painkillers that are not opioid-based (since those have been linked to hearing loss). I realize the chance of hearing loss is small, but you take fewer risks with one good ear!
Thanks!
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10733182&dopt=Abstract
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1840/a07.html?1478
http://opioids.com/hydrocodone/vicodin.html
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Acertyx..thanks for sharing very interesting. I've been on a variety of different pain killers over the years but wouldn't know if they were "opioid" based or not. I'd suggest you email ppearl and ask her becasue her dad is a pharmacist and might have an answer for you. he's a very nice guy just got off the phone with phyl and he was talking too.
Thanks for sharing!
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arcteryx,
My dad will be here tonight for dinner. I am printing this out for my dad so he can try to help answer (he's been a "drug pusher"/pharmacist for over 40 yrs and hoping he can help you with your question.)
Will have a reply for you later.
Phyllis
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arcteryx,
I spoke to my dad... there are a couple of options.
Tramadol (Ultram), usually dispensed as 50 mg. They also just came out with a time-released version (which, trust me, makes me happier than a pig in well... you know what!).... other option is Ultraset, which is a combo of Tramadol and Tylenol. You may want to check on these with your physician. Hope it helps.
Phyl