Avinza for Fibromyalgia Pain
Avinza is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of chronic pain.
Tell us your experience with Avinza for fibromyalgia.
Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7.23
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.15
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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5.54
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Better Sleep
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6.31
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No Side Effects
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7.54
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Convenience
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8.69
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Cost/Benefit
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8.00
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Depression Relief
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6.09
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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4.60
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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3.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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3.83
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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3.75
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Based on 13 rating(s) & review(s).
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
amen for avinza 10/07/11
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I started taking avinza 3+ years ago. It's a good drug for me because it is a timed release (1 x daily)cap. I still have some break-thru pain which I have norco 10/325mg I can take 3 x's a day. It's the best my pain has been managed in 20 years.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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30 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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6
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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6
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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3
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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2
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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avinza 12/08/10
Reviewed by:
Arizona, USA
I have been able to stop short acting morphine for break through pain after being on Avinza for the past 3 yrs. This has helped me more than any other treatment.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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600 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6
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Better Sleep
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3
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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7
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Skin Problem Relief
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5
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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5
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Dont Start this Therapy! 07/31/10
Reviewed by:
Ft Collins, Colorado, USA
I've been on this for abt 7 years and now I can't get off of it even tho I don't know if it even helps! My dr. says that IF I go thru the withdrawls I may find the Avinza is masking more pain that I know. My thought is that I'm still having breakthru pain, sometimes severely, and I don't know if this drug is destroying any organs after such a long therapy. I tried to go thru the withdrawls at home but the pain got so bad I did'ntstarted to take it but I'm back at square one and can't sleep either :/ If I miss a dose I start withdrawls within hours and that is MISERABLE! I did take it too soon and passed out so IF passing out is considered help then drugged feeling. Hope this helps!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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100 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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1
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Convenience
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6
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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DO NOT TAKE DRUGS 02/17/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I do not recommend anyone taking drugs for Fibromyalgia symptoms. I have suffered from Fibro for about 2 years. I have tried just about every drug, and they are all just a temoprary relief of pain with huge side effects.
Most people don't know that the problem usually comes from your stomach, and drugs just make it worst.
I BEG ALL SUFFERERS TO PLEASE TRY PROBIOTICS, AND L-GLUTAMINE. YOU CAN BUY AT ANY HEALTH FOOD STORE. THEY REALLY WORK!!!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Dosage:
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10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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1
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Convenience
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1
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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Avinza Got Me Out of Bed 05/08/09
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
My weekends were in bed, and not in a good kind of way. From the time I hit the door, I showered and stayed in bed so my body could recover from my work week. I have pain from the base of my neck, down to the tip of my spine, across my trapezia (upper back). I have sparks of pain and walking long term became so painful I was fighting insurance for a wheelchair. When you have intense pain, it's hard to think much less do anything else.
Avinza is the only drug thus far that I have taken and seen almost immediate relief. My skin itches at times (new side effect) and I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (old condition). For the treatment of PAIN, I would recommend this drug.
**Ask your doctor for the card that the manufacturer is providing to offset the cost.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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150 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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4
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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2
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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4
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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3
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Thank God for Avinza! 01/05/09
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
My doc is an angel. In this atmosphere of an ever-more intrusive DEA scanning records of docs who prescribe narcotics, she is not afraid to prescribe Avinza for gret reliev from my fibromyalgia pain. (I was diagnosed in 1992.) Although I did have to retire early from a demanding teaching position and go on disability, at least I can enjoy life now -- the pain was at times contributing to a suicidal hopelessness that people who do not suffer from chronic pain cannot imagine. Thank God for brave doctors and for Avinza!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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30 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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8
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Avinza for Chronic Pain 10/04/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Avinza was like a blessing for me. I have had chronic pain/neuralgias for over 35 years! This is absolutely, hands down the best rx I have been prescribed. There were no side effects, I just feel so much better. I have been able to do things I stopped doing years ago....going out at night, enjoying a good book, just plain feeling normal. Yea, I still get the breakthru pain, but it seems to be much less painful, and is becoming more sporadic instead of every single day of my chronic pain life.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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90 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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6
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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10
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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10
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Avinza Works! 05/14/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I began taking avinza approx. 3 yrs ago at 30 mg and eventually increased to a dosage of 150 mg, that maintained the pain for my fibromyalgia, RA, degenerative disc disease, and herniated discs. The quality of life prior to the proper dosage was just worthless. Getting out of bed was almost impossible, but the option of laying there in extreme pain was not possible either. Avinza seems to work "quietly" in the way that you do not seem to have any long or extreme time periods of euphoria as you will with a short acting pain med such as vicodin or percocet. It just seems to take away a great deal of your pain. I do believe that if taken properly, it does work for the 24 hrs that its suppose to. Avinza also helps my sleeping patterns. Prior to Avinza, it was "normal" in my life to fall asleep completely exhausted at approx 11 pm, only to be awakened by severe pain anywhere between 2-4 am, and not be able to go back to sleep. Although this still happens occasionally, it is rare, and not as extreme. My only problem with Avinza is the expense. My cobra insurance recently expired, and until I find insurance (due to my pre-existing conditions, this is proving to be difficult), I've had to pay for the avinza out right, which is very expensive. I would like to thank everyone who shared their stories. It helps to know that there are people who understand the extreme pain and effect that this disease has on ones life. In reading the postings of others, I saw that most people on the higher doses, would take the avinza more than once a day. I was directed to take the 150 mg all at once, not to split the dose. I wonder which way works better...any info on this?
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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150 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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5
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
How Avinza Has Helped Me 08/16/06
Reviewed by:
Lowell, North Carolina, USA
Avinza has been very, very helpful in controlling my pain. I take it not only for the fibromyalgia but because I have severe, acute back pain. I injured my back on 10-31-94 and my life has not been the same since. This October will be 12 years and I am never going to be right again. I take 120mg of Avinza 3 times a day and until recently I only had to occasionally take a percocet(10/650) once a day for break-through pain. My doctor and I are considering upping the dosage soon due to my back getting much worse. If I just had the fibromyalgia pain to contend with I think what I am on now would be perfect; maybe I could even go to twice a day. Avinza has been the best so far at taking care of all my pain with the least amount of side effects.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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100 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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4
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Better Sleep
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6
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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5
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Excellent Choice 06/05/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Of all the medications I have tryed and there have been many this by far is the best. However, the biggest obstacle is getting your doctor to not be afraid to provide you with a dosage that is effective. Early I began with 120 mg twice daily with other narcotics for breakthru pain. Once I convinced the doctor to get rid of the breakthru pain medicine and just provide adequate dosages that kept the baseline pain undercontrol, I never could be happier. I am able to take my medications in the morning, lie in bed for 20 minutes or so then get up and get going. The rest of my day is the best it has been in years. I am able to participate with my family, do some of the things I never would have considered in the past, feel productive, not depressed because of feeling sore all the time, can help my growing kids do things that a normal parent takes for granted, and do it all without feeling like I am in another world. The initial adjustment to the medication lasted only about a week at the lower dosage and then the medication was increased over time until my pain was managed effectively. My "hot spots" seemed to frequent the back most of the time making sitting, standing, walking or anything repetitive almost impossible while now I can at least do some of these things for a longer period of time without the need for the bed and treatment with the electronic muscle stimulator or heat. I find that using the "Tens" like unit on a regular basis seems to be much more useful now as a maintenance type treatment whereas before I relied on it significantly for a means just to get thru each day. I feel much more in control of the disease and am much more in control of each day's outcome whereas before it seemed like when one woke up, the disease dictated what I was going to do that day. There are virtually no side affects for me, no one says that I am behaving adversely, and my family believes I am almost the person I was before becoming ill. I have suffered for almost 6 years with this problem and only the last 2 years have I been on this medication. What a difference. Again, it was not easy to get my doctor to prescribe at these levels, but once done, what a difference. The need for breakthru pain meds are now gone. Thank you Avinza.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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600 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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8
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