Reviewer: Brokn, 35-44 Female (Patient)

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Have had 2 back surgeries-have herniated discs (one pressing on spinal cord),severe spinal stenosis, DDD, arthritis, bone spurs, and an autoimmune disease that causes back and joint pain. I've been on just about every medication (except morphine because I'm allergic). I am taking 32 mg of Exalgo a day plus 8 mg of dilaudid twice daily for breakthrough pain. I've found that it works, bu ... Show Full Comment

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Have had 2 back surgeries-have herniated discs (one pressing on spinal cord),severe spinal stenosis, DDD, arthritis, bone spurs, and an autoimmune disease that causes back and joint pain. I've been on just about every medication (except morphine because I'm allergic). I am taking 32 mg of Exalgo a day plus 8 mg of dilaudid twice daily for breakthrough pain. I've found that it works, but I'm still in a lot of pain. I've noticed a lot of people take it twice a day, so I'm going to ask my PM doctor about options. While this is one of the better medications I've taken,I'd like to have more relief. Exalgo doesn't make me high or go through withdrawal if I miss taking it by a few hours.
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Reviewer: Chiapet, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on Exalgo 32 mg. twice a day for over a year and I take Diladud 8 mg for break though pain. It has been good up to a point but now I find I ahave built tolerance to the meds.

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I have been on Exalgo 32 mg. twice a day for over a year and I take Diladud 8 mg for break though pain. It has been good up to a point but now I find I ahave built tolerance to the meds.
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Reviewer: cripi200, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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i have had 5 spinal surgeries 3 back and i also have had 2 titanium disks, put in my neck c-5-6 and c-6-7.I have bin on severe pain meds for 17 yrs now. i get exalgo thru the manufacture because i am 100% disabled.

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i have had 5 spinal surgeries 3 back and i also have had 2 titanium disks, put in my neck c-5-6 and c-6-7.I have bin on severe pain meds for 17 yrs now. i get exalgo thru the manufacture because i am 100% disabled.
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Reviewer: anon, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I might as well have swallowed a TicTac - no relief of pain whatsoever.

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I might as well have swallowed a TicTac - no relief of pain whatsoever.
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Reviewer: coffee4ever, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have had 2 spinal fusions from L3-S1 and have spinal stenosis. Had tried several narcotic pain meds orally, injected, and patches that never worked sine age 13. Then Exalgo ER comes into my life and I finally feel like I can live again. Was on 8 mg for four yrs and they just moved it 12 mg. I work 2 jobs, live a productive life and only have to use Dilaudid 2 mg tabs once every few days for brea ... Show Full Comment

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I have had 2 spinal fusions from L3-S1 and have spinal stenosis. Had tried several narcotic pain meds orally, injected, and patches that never worked sine age 13. Then Exalgo ER comes into my life and I finally feel like I can live again. Was on 8 mg for four yrs and they just moved it 12 mg. I work 2 jobs, live a productive life and only have to use Dilaudid 2 mg tabs once every few days for break-through pain. I will agree that this medication contributes to the symptoms of insomnia. However, I'm a night-owl anyway.
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