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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KADIAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | | 3/11/2003 | 5 | Back pain | Constipation is the only major side effect I notice. I used to be on Oxycontin, Kadian seems to control pain much better. | 2 weeks | 3/31/2003 | 5 | rheumatoid arthritis | F | 7 days | 1/24/2008 | 5 | Fibromyalgia | trouble concentrating, sweating | This stuff has been a miracle! Nothing else has helped me as much. I'm now on 30mg a day, with Oxycodone IR for breakthrough pain (which I almost never need.) I wish I had started this stuff ages ago, when I first got sick...it might have spared me a lot of suffering. | M | 1 months | 9/11/2008 | 1 | Pain | Kadian killed my sister. I have heard of other deaths now and I am uncertain why they are used and why you can get them so easily. All I know is that it's on the streets and people are mis-using them. | Kadian killed my sister. I have heard of other deaths now and I am uncertain why this is used and why you can get it so easily. All I know is that it's on the streets and people are mis-using them. Be careful! | F | 20 | 3 days | 9/18/2006 | 4 | severe stomach pain in hospital | I felt like someone hit me in the back of the head with a baseball bat the minute the nurse injected it into my Iv. When it started to ware off had the most horrible headache and had to be given migrane meds. | Did great for the pain but my head hurt so much. Told the nurse I didn't want that stuff again. | F | 25 | 1 days | 2/20/2006 | 4 | laminotomyL4-5,fusionL4-5,L5-S1 | Constipation,loss of sex drive | I switched from Duragesic 75mcg/48hrs because of drastic weight-loss, to kadian 60mg/12hrs w/ msir 30mg as needed for breakthough pain. I now take Kadian 60mg/8hrs w/ no MSIR. I have good pain releif w/ limited breakthough pain when I push myself to hard, but I now have somewhat of a life. Kadian is been very successful for me and I strongly recommend it to those who have CHRONIC pain, and are looking for a analgesic that does not carry a large amount of side effects. Kadian can be very expensive, but for myself it is well worth the financial burdon. w/o this medication my life as I know it would not exist.I have been on Oxycontin,percocet,vicodin,fentynal,etc..etc...Kadian has worked the best by far | M | 25 | 1 days | 7/15/2006 | 2 | Chronic Back Pain | TIRED,lazy,sleepy,constipated,headaches,stomach pain | Take 20 mgs. 2-4 X day.Will this get better? Was on buprenex for 4 months and suboxone for 8 days before beginning Kadian. I have no energy and feel terrible. Minimal pain relief. | F | 26 | 4 days | 4/13/2006 | 4 | lower back fusion/severe nerve dam. | constipation with any painkillers | ten times better then oxy. I was on oxy. for two years 80mg four times daily and norco for break trough pain did not work. You want to talk about sweats no sleep no releaf for four years thats just wrong meds are to high on cost!!!!! I have been on every painkiller known to man if not an allergy it don't work!!! | F | 27 | 2 months | 4/21/2007 | 4 | lower back fusion | none | ten times better then oxy. I was on oxy. for two years 80mg four times daily and norco for break trough pain did not work. You want to talk about sweats no sleep no releaf for two years thats just wrong meds are to high on cost!!!!! | F | 27 | 2 months | 4/21/2007 | 1 | Herniated disk L-5, S-1 | constipation, dry mouth, trouble urinating, frequent urination, loss of sleep, weakness, shakes, nightmares, sweating, mood swings, headaches, loss of sexual drive, loss of sexual sensitivity, loss of concentration/focus, dry skin and sensitivity to light. | I have been taking 80mg Kadian 2x a day, 8mg Tizanadine 2x a day and 150mg Lyrica 2x a day. Before Kadian i was on Darvocet. Darvocet didn't help my pain at all so my MD switched me to Kadian. Kadian brought my pain level down to a 6.5 out of 10, but if i miss a dose i am down for the day. THE BENEFITS OF KADIAN ARE NOT WORTH THE SIDE EFFECTS!! | M | 27 | 2 years | 5/8/2008 | 4 | herniated disk | constipation | after a while does not work as well better than any hydrocodones no addiction | M | 28 | 1 weeks | 10/8/2005 | 3 | Kidney stones | Intense vomity "rushing" feeling when it kicked in (and not in a nice way, not at all), sleepiness, constipation | Worked very well indeed the first time - the pain was entirely gone very quickly. The second time about 2 days later it worked a bit but not nearly as well as the first time. It feels very unpleasant when it kicks in, not at all pleasant like I was expecting (given it's so frequently abused I was expecting to feel lovely and "high" and I didn't in the slightest). It's only worth taking if you're in a LOT of pain, and then only once or twice. | M | 29 | 3 days | 9/15/2009 | 1 | Herniated Discs and Surgery | Not an effective RX for long term pain in my case although the doctors said it was for long term relief. I took 30mg twice daily with Norco for breakthrough pain. Doctor changed to 50mg once daily. I asked to be taken off of it and stay on Norco only | CONSTIPATION | M | 29 | 2 months | 1/26/2010 | 5 | L5-S1 disk fusion | Only side effect I have is dry mouth and being thirsty quite often | I have been on every pain pill there is. I take Kadian 50mg twice a day with percocet for breakthru pain. The Kadian doesnt give you the high feeling. It just does its job in treating the pain. | M | 30 | 1 days | 3/7/2008 | 3 | CHRONIC THORACIC SPINE PAIN | confusion at times, constipation, shaking/jerking when relaxed, dry mouth & bad taste | F | 30 | 4 months | 1/17/2005 | 5 | Disc degen fibro mitiple breaksBACK | Constipation controlled with stool softners and occational exlax of some type i was switched around several times and finally settled on an extended release MS. My doc retired and upon switching care givers i asked to stay on my exact same mexication i dont feel stoned even taking 60mg IR as needed daily which pushes me to 500mg a day of mprophine it just helps take the edge away. I work 12hour shifts in oilfield supply and this drug makes that possible. I know some people want that punch in the face from Narcs this will not do that.BTW they are close to killing pain without opioids))) SIGN ME UP I HATE TAKING MEDS!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL | M | 32 | 3 days 160×2 day | 11/14/2012 | 2 | 3 protruding cervical disks, DDD, | Constipation, sweating, dizziness, confusion, thoughts of dieing (not suicide, just that i am going to die), feeling of loss, sleepiness, sleeplessness, overall feeling of laziness | If this drug works for you, great... more power to you! It is terrible for me and does NOTHING to help with the pain. Unless of course you consider that the side effects have taken priority over the pain, sort of like smashing your foot because you arm hurts and now all you can think about is how your foot hurts. | M | 32 | 2 weeks 20mg ER 1X D | 6/29/2012 | 2 | FMS, Periph-Neuropathy, Chron Pain, | DRY MOUTH CONSTANTLY - Especially if I wake up during the night or wake-up in general. Always Constipated & Constipation causes more abdominal pain. More Fatigue than I already have from the Fibro, inconsistency w/length of effects. Sometimes it lasts 8H, generally only 9-10H tops. Have to use BT meds (Percocet 10/325) in between doses while waiting for next dose and/or when it starts wearing off. Sweating ALWAYS during sleep - sheets soaked. While it does well w/pain relief 2H after dose - 8Hrs, there is no consistency with continuous relief. I've had to put up with Kadian due to Medicaid mandates (Minimum 90 day trial) before I can switch back to Oxycodone ER 40MG. FAR BETTER RELIEF AND CONSISTENCY with Oxycodone ER 40MG. | I don't understand why Medicaid would pay $450 more for this drug for 3 months instead of continue the Oxycodone ER 40MG. Why make us patients suffer MORE than what we already do. I can't stand how insurance/gov't dictate what is better for you than our Doctors!! There is NO difference between Kadian and Morphine ER - just a name difference. Morphine ER is $150, Kadian is $650, Oxycodone ER 40MG is $272. Go figure.... | M | 32 | 3 months 60MG 2X D | 3/27/2010 | 5 | RSD/CRPS | Severe constipation, achieved relief after adding a supplement that includes psyllium. The first few days I was stumbling a bit and did not drive. | Using 20 mg 2 x per day. Vastly superior to Hydrocodone. I am not experiencing a narcotic effect. Pain is decreased but not gone. Improvement with hypersensitivity to skin and better tolerance of stimuli such as sound and vibrations. | F | 33 | 1 months | 6/18/2005 | 5 | fibro/lupus/arthritis/degen discs | The main side effects I have experienced are of course constipation (as with any pain medication) and drowsiness. I have been on about any pain medication you could name and Kadian has been a life saver. I am currently taking 600mg daily (300mg in a.m. and 300 in p.m). To counter the side affects I use Miralax for constipation which is now over the counter. It can be used daily for years and not affect your system unlike most laxative/stool softeners which are not recommended for over 1 week. The drowsiness is controlled by taking Provigil. | Before Kadian I had to use a walker (I was 30yrs old). I could hardly function enough to take care of my children, get dressed, do my hair, laundry- much less be a quality spouse to my husband! Now I still use a cane but my pain is significantly better! | F | 33 | 2 years | 1/18/2008 | 1 | headaches,const,loss of sleep,no sex drive,no appetite,feel drained | i have been on kadian 20 mg once a day with norco 3 tabs three times a day for break through pain. i take kadian at night. i never had severe headaches before ever i have fibro and this is how they are treating it but i think the doc is over med me i take 3 soma a day 3 norco a day 1 30 mlg cymbalta they wanted me at 60 i said no also take 2 nebumentos for inflamation plus 20 mlg kadian i am only 33 i told them that the norco and the soma worked well but they said they did not want me on to many pills a day go figure lol i am goingto my pc today i have been to the er for the headaches i am done dealing with this i want them to actually listen to a patient i am sorry it is not that i want this med i need it i have 3 girls and need to be able to move it helps me it does not get me high it takes my pain to a level where i can still be the mom i want to be for my children but i know that they are going to say no no you are fine bla bla bla i am so sick of being sick and it is not just the | F | 33 | 2 months | 11/17/2008 | 5 | severe nerve/lower back/heel pain | 1) Serious constipation (Remedied by dietary changes - at least two apples a day plus lots of fiber plus 250 mg Ducosate daily) 2)Diminished interest in sex (but not entirely gone) 3) Fatigue - Remedied by new drug called Provigil - strongly recommend in moderation - it's a real miracle | For ten years I, a former athlete, have been in very serious pain: nerve damage in the elbows, constant lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, etc.. This drug has CHANGED MY LIFE! Side effects were bad in the beginning, and some remain. But it is worth it every day I get to play with my two daughters. | M | 34 | 6 months | 12/11/2006 | 3 | for pain relief | constipation | F | 34 | | 2/7/2008 | 1 | CHRONIC PANCREATITIS | NIGHTMARES SOMETIMES | I HAVE BEEN TAKING KADIAN FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH. I STARTED OFF WITH 30 MG 2XS DAILY THEN EVENTUALLY TO 50MG 1X A DAY AND 100 MG AT NIGHT. I WAS ON OXYCODONE FOR A LONG TIME AND THE LAST DOSE WAS 15MG 3XS A DAY. I THINK THE OXYCODONE GAVE ME MORE RELEIF. I GET NONE WITH KADIAN. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT . | F | 34 | 1 months | 7/31/2007 | 5 | For server pain and degenrated disc | I get tougne tied when I try to talk alot at once. I sweat real bad I change t-shirts 5-6 times a day. | F | 35 | 2 weeks | 3/26/2007 | 4 | rheumatoid arth,spondylitis,fibro | loss of libido,weight gain | I take 100mg of Kadian twice daily with oxycodone for breakthrough pain. It has helped to cope with chronic pain from severe rheumatoid artritis,spondylitis,fibromyalgia and other illnesses. I could not get out of bed without my meds.I am not pain free and do not expect to be,but I can cope better. I am not drowsy or loopy at all. | F | 35 | 3 years | 12/20/2007 | 3 | L5 S1 fussion & pedicle screws | cloudy memory sometimes. a lot of yawning durring the day. | i take 30mg 2x daily. to counteract the tired feeling i take 200mg 1x daily of provigil which seems to help. i used to be on fentynol patch which made me a walking zombie and when i stopped using it i ended up in the hospital for withdralws. kadian is by far better than the patch. | M | 35 | 8 days | 11/14/2004 | 3 | chronic pain | Trembeling,fatigue,anxiety | F | 35 | 4 days | 12/15/2003 | 1 | chronic pain/fibromyalgia | constipation | F | 35 | 6 months | 1/18/2005 | 5 | 3rd/5th degree burns all over body | Drowsiness: dry mouth: cold: | Even with the side effects, I'm having better pain control than I did on Oxycontin/Percocet/Oxy IR and Dilaudid. Now, I have sort of a life! | M | 36 | 1 months | 10/7/2007 | 4 | For back and leg pain | Constant itching. Constantly needed benadryl. serious blurred vision. Doing and completing meaningless tasks. Thinking hat you are always correct. | Strong drug. A good combination with existing medicine. Absence of pain. Canno function in real world activities. Wondering if I'll ever get a tolerance. Thinking that the world is actually flat. | M | 36 | 3 months 120mg 1X D | 3/7/2010 | 4 | Fibro, herniated disc | Constipation | I was on the duragesic patch for 2 1/2 years--it worked but I had a truly bad experience with a bad patch. Per my request my doc took me off of the patch & I needed to be on something and she recommended Kadian. I wish I new about this years ago--this works well for me. I am able to do a lot more--I don't have to worry about anything falling off and not getting the meds. With Kadian and any other controlled medication u must take it as scheduled -- don't miss a dose or you risk withdrawal symptoms. Great medication for those who need it--you must have chronic every day pain & have tried several other narcotics prior to using Kadian. Kadian is a great medication when prescribed ton the right person and taken properly. | F | 36 | 6 months 60 2X D | 2/14/2011 | 4 | chronic shoulder/neck pain | Initially I noticed it made me feel slightly numb, not high, just delayed a bit. I have now noticed it is not as effective after 9+ months. I take oxycodone for break-through and recently require them more often. | I had only a slight bit of constipation and then was gone. Allows for longer pain relief without a high feeling. I find I may have built a tolerence over time, but I have been on for long-time. | M | 36 | 11 months | 11/26/2007 | 3 | Chronic low back pain. | Constipation, Extreme Nausea, Auditory Anomalies, Lethargy, Ill Moods | It did lower pain levels without the mental side-effects (lightheadedness). Unfortunately, not worth the cost in side effects to continue regimen. | M | 36 | 2 months | 5/5/2007 | 3 | cancer pain | It made my mouth dry, and my skin all over my body, was SO itchy, even AFTER taking Benedryl. I was able to get high as a kyte, but the side effects were awful. | F | 36 | 365 days | 6/17/2009 | 4 | fusion, 3 hern. discs, fibromyalgia | Constipation is the most noticeable issue for me. I have also begin to have severe, untreatable itching all over my body; I had itching in just one spot for many months, and now it has spread (this is a side effect of morphine). Slept 12 hours or more per night for the first many months, but now I start to hurt severely all over if I stay in bed for more than 9 hours, so I *have* to get up! | I was on generic morphine sulfate 3x/day for years, and switched to 130mg of Kadian to avoid gaps in pain control with 2x/day dosage. It does not control the pain as well as MS or Oxycontin. I was able to reduce my dosage slightly without any problems, one time when I wanted to try to quit (heh). I have not tried to quit completely, but it gives me hope. I wish doctors would prescribe Kadian for more than 30 days' supply. I drive four hours round-trip every month just to get 30 days' worth of pain medicine, and sometimes have to fight for getting it at a pain doctor's office I have been going to for five years! Of course, some of the problem is people who abuse morphine, but denying it to people who actually do need it is inhumane, and making patients pay for an office visit every month is greed on the physicians' part. To Actavis, the maker of Kadian : please find a way to make Kadian less abuse-able for those who would do that, so that maybe actual pain patients will have an easier time convincing doctors to prescribe it for mail-order amounts (90 days). Thank you! I did not choose a 5 rating here because it has not gotten rid of the pain, only lessened it. The rating chart says a 5 means "this medicine cured me" ... pain medicine does not CURE anything! | F | 37 | 8 months | 5/19/2009 | 4 | Chronic Pain due to Injury | Constipation, decrease in sexual desire, decrease appetite. Other than that I don't experience too many noticeable side effects. | It is a really good long acting, baseline pain control medication. But it is not good for breakthrough pain when you're needing an instant or immediate pain relief. | M | 37 | 1 years | 7/23/2006 | 4 | L5 DISK BROKEN/SCARED | SLEEPLESSNESS 1-2 NIGHTS @ BEGINNING, THEN NONE OF CONSEQUENCE. | I TAKE 3 50MG/DAY FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN, ALONG WITH 3 10MG PERCOCETS/DAY. MORPHINE HELPS, BUT KADIAN IS EXTENDED RELEASE, AND IT TAKES 3-4 HRS BEFORE | M | 37 | 5 months | 5/7/2003 | 2 | RLS and Fibromyalgia | Can never quite feel awake, very jittery, stopped breathing twice when I was asleep. | Did not work for the pain at all. | F | 37 | 5 days | 10/6/2008 | 5 | 4hern.disc.Dgen disc disease.sten. | Normal opiate sides.In my case not too bad except for sex drive loss and 10 to 15 minutes of loopiness. | Docs got me on 50mgs once day.15mg oxycodone up to 3 times day for breakthrough.I have lived with constant mind numbing pain wich has steadily worsened for last 7yrs. I have not been able to walk or stand for more than afew minutes.This is best I have felt in Years.Kadien has made my quality of life 10 times better. | M | 38 | 5 days | 4/23/2007 | 4 | Severe Neck and Back Pain/Injuries | Constipation resolved with stool softener/laxative. | I was injured in 2000 and again in 2008. I am 38 years old and I have severe neck and back pain which basically took my life away from me. I have been on many medications and tons of Physical Therapy and chiropractic work. Nothing gave me as much relief that I get from Kadian. I also take it with Amrix (one nightly) and have Norco 10 for breakthrough pain. Since starting the Kadian, there has been a HUGE increase in my activity. I can walk around the block twice or ride my bike for about 20 minutes. I still have breakthrough pain, however, not near the pain I've been in for so many years. I can sleep through the night without pain waking me up any longer. I also don't notice much drowsiness as I did with other medications, however, the constipation is no fun. I took a laxative/stool softener nightly with no luck x 4 days. I finally drank MOM. Nothing. Drank MOM the next night and ohhhhhh let me tell ya...major incontinence on my way to work the next evening! Oh my gosh what a horror! So...I use the stool softener/laxative but will stay away from the MOM! All that said, I feel that my doctor has given me my life back by prescribing me Kadian and Amrix. Thanks Doc! | F | 38 | 1 years 40 mg 2X D | 8/27/2010 | 1 | Chronic pain from previous injuries | PAIN, LACK OF RELIEF | I have been approved for Rx Assistance through Kadian Pharmaceticals (previously prescribed MS Conitin 60 mg, plus Percocet 10/325's for breakthrough pain) & this is my first day taking this brand of medication & in all honesty I must say that I am very disappointed. I have been suffering from chronic pain for many yrs (was injured in an automobile accident, have had multiple surgeries, in addition to developing Rheumatoid Arthritis & later Endometriosis) and have taken many different pain relievers (various generics/etc.) & before taking the Kadian brand of extended release morphine, the 60mg actually helped me, so long as I took oxycodone (Percocet) for breakthrough pain~but, this is like taking a placebo/sugar pill! Let me state for the record that I, like most people suffering from chronic pain, do NOT take opiate-pain-meds to 'feel good' or get high~it's a quality of life issue. And while I'm aware of slight differences between brands (regardless of what pharmacist | F | 38 | 1 days | 1/30/2009 | 5 | Pain management hysterectomy | Little bit of constipation. Make sure to eat plenty of fiber and take a stool softener. Very addictive. For me there was a high for the first couple of days, but that is over. Relieves the pain greatly for 6-8 hours. Also taking this along with Oxycodone. Dosage of Kadian is 20mg I am hearing that Kadian has bad withdrawel. But haven't reached that fun time yet :P This one makes me really sleepy! I take this before bed and I am out like a light within 10 minutes! | I am on a low dose of 20mg.Suppose to take one in the morning (since I am still pretty much in bed all day, the tiredness is okay) and another one at night. Sometimes I have to cheat though, my tolerance has already gotten used to it, plus it is a very low dose. Helps manage the pain for 6-8 hours okay I guess. The doctor put me on this because after having a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago, I was still having a lot of pain and the oxycodone was barely helping anymore. I think my body has a high tolerance for pain meds. But I have a very low tolerance for pain!! I sure will be glad when this story of my life is over. :) This is one of those addicting drugs that takes a lot of will power to not take too many of to control the pain completely. And I am not even going to get into how bad it is with the oxycodone with the will power! I can sure see how people get addicted to it! The body goes nuts for it. At least mine sure is. I have had to be on so many pain meds for my health in the | F | 39 | 6 days | 10/29/2008 | 5 | Crohns,steonsis,and ddd | F | 39 | 2 months 80 mg | 1/15/2012 | 4 | DDD, spinal stenosis | constipation. Take MiraLax for it. MiraLax is great. | Was on ms contin but after taking over a year I would get about 6hrs of relief instead of nearly 12 hrs. Seems to be doing great. What I like is that there are no peaks and valleys with it. Its the same as ms contin. Only difference is the way it is released into your system. It feels more even, smoother. | M | 40 | 3 days 2X D | 2/17/2011 | 4 | DDD, spondylosis, herniated disc | Maddening constipation, but taking fiber pills & eating Shredded Wheat, apples. | I can actually get out of bed! I also take Vicodin for breakthru pain. The only drawback is very few pharmacies carry this med. I had never heard of it before. Had taken MSER in the past & the difference is Kadian doesn't give you the high feeling, a GOOD thing. | F | 40 | 3 months 20mg 2X D | 2/11/2011 | 4 | severe lower back pain. | Constipation, (have to take a fiber pill), slight nausea, and normal for all opioids is decreased sexual desire and ability to orgasm (ejaculate). | I was able to tolerate Kadian better then Oxycontin which made me sick to my stomach for three days. Oxy gave me severe nausea. Any one know a pain releiver that is as good as Oxy or Kadian but without the Opioid sexual side effects? Email me at | M | 40 | 1.5 years | 8/18/2005 | 4 | bulging disk,chronic shoulder pain | 1st month I slept 12-16 hours a day | My pain doc added this on to my oxycodone/soma/celebrex/flector patch cocktail because my pain was still so bad i couldn't sleep, even with a scrip sleep aid. 1st few weeks, all i did was sleep, but then i adjusted to it. I quit it cold-turkey after ~3 months. No side effects of quitting it, to my (and my doctor's) surprise! I now take it infrequently for really bad days. I have finally gotten some significant relief thru traction treatment. I've tried every other treatment out there, short of surgery (Im not a 'surgical patient'). Kadian definitely helped me thru some rough times. | F | 40 | 3 months | 3/26/2009 | 2 | back pain | I went from taking Percocet several times a day to taking kadian 20 mg per day. It didn't help my pain yet made me tired, dizzy, and have headaches. | F | 40 | 63 weeks | 2/20/2008 | 5 | herniated disks cervical/lumbar | constipation,lack of desire for sex,trouble starting to urinate. | I take 800mg of kadian along with 6 percocets a day, without the meds I could not even get out of bed in the morning,or live a 1/2 normal life | M | 41 | 8 years | 1/11/2007 | 4 | Back Pain & Fibromyalgia | F | 41 | 6 months | 3/11/2003 | 2 | Fusion L4-L5 and L5-S1 | Constipation is horrible. I take OTC MiraLax to get rid of it. I started eating apples and they help a lot. I have headaches that won’t go away by taking any OTC drugs. I have to sleep through my dosage or headaches get worse. I get a shaky feeling inside and I feel sick to my stomach quite often. I notice if I take the pill at 8pm and sleep until about 11am I feel pretty good the rest of the day. If I take the pill at 8pm and wake up at 8am I feel terrible for the rest of the day. The pain is not relieved from taking the medication. I also take Oxycodine 15mg immediate release for breakthrough pain. I stopped taking the Oxy because I thought that was what was making me feel bad, but now I know that it is the Kadian. | F | 41 | 6 months | 8/16/2008 | 5 | several auto immune diseases | mild constipation, nothing otherwise | i have several auto-immune disease causing severe/constant pain - systemic cns lupus & vasulitis affecting my heart, brain, connective tissue, pulmonary fibrosis, and suspected MS. i take enough meds as it is, only had to take it 2xday, great pain control, no stomach or fogginess issues, rarely needed my 'rescue' immediate release dilaudid. | F | 42 | 1.5 years 60mg 2X D | 8/18/2010 | 3 | severe headaches, aneurysm | at first ~ tired ,sick of stomach, constipation, itichiness, everything left but constipation, must take something for or will have troubles. | before kadian, I couldn't get out of bed, now I have somewhat of a life and I catch myself smiling and before that never happened. (smile) | F | 42 | 2 years | 1/17/2005 | 1 | Interstitial Cystitis | SEVERE HAIR LOSS!,VERY BAD Constipation, Mood Swings, Laziness, Tired all the time, Irritability, Depression | My Doctor and I did every kind of test and he could not figure out why my beautiful blond hair continued to fall out! I thought it was a hormone imbalance because I've also had a hysterectomy, WRONG. Then I found out it might be the Kadian. Stopped taking it and what do you know? No more chunks of my hair in the shower drain!!! | F | 42 | 2 years | 1/14/2008 | 1 | severe sciatica | extreme nausea, headaches, chills | M | 42 | 3 days | 10/8/2007 | 5 | Lower back pain | Constipation, which is relieved by taking Senna-S and Lactulose. No other side effects. | I experience almost complete relief from 60 mg every 12 hours. No other medication has come close to this level of relief. Relief is constant over the 12-hour period. | M | 43 | 6 months | 12/31/2004 | 4 | Occipital neuralgia-Whiplash injury | Dreams, constipation, loss of sexual desire, disorientation, difficulty in totally emptying bladder | Really like the lack of | F | 43 | 3 months | 1/24/2005 | 4 | end plate defects, compression FX | At first sleepiness and inability to urinate. I had to literally push on my bladder and also "bear down" like I was constipated. The first pill of the day wasn't too bad but after the 2nd one I would start to have trouble urinating. Of course I started getting severely constipated and literally had to put gloves on and dig it out! I had to use laxatives, enemas and suppositories. The pain from constipation was worse than the back pain and caused hours wasted in the bathroom and laying down due to the pain of it all. I have severe nightsweats now and wake up totally soaked with my pillow even soaked so much it needs to be washed and I have a pillow case and two pillow case covers on it! My pajamas have terrible body odor on them where the sweat was and I have a river of sweat running down my chest. I wake up in a chill from being drenched. | Because of the side effects mentioned, I decided that although the kadian was working to curtail my severe mid-back pain, it wasn't worth the side effects. I went from 20 mg. twice a day to 30 mg. twice a day about one month after I started taking it because my pain level had increased. But then the problems voiding my bladder and bowels and nightsweats became so awful that I started taking only one 30 mg. pill a day. That allowed me to urinate fine and also alleviated the severe constipation as long as I sometimes take a laxative but the nightsweats continue every night and begin shortly after I fall asleep. I like that I don't have any high with kadian and that I can function like normal on it, but...the constipation, nightsweats and inability to urinate are completely unacceptable to me. The pain from not being able to eliminate properly is as bad or worse than the pain that causes me to take kadian so in my opinion that doesn't make any sense! IF there were NO side effects like I m | F | 43 | 2.5 months | 12/30/2007 |