Talwin NX Oral

Talwin NX Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. This medication is a narcotic pain reliever (pentazocine). This medication also contains naloxone, which will block the effects of the narcotic and may cause withdrawal symptoms if the tablet is crushed and injected. The naloxone in this medicine has no effect if the tablet is swallowed.

How To Use Talwin NX Oral

Take this medication by mouth, usually every 3 to 4 hours as need for pain or as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, you may take this drug with food, although this may cause your body to absorb less of the drug and get less benefit from it. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (e.g., antihistamines, lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Taking more than 12 tablets a day is not recommended. Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well.

You may also take long-acting narcotic medications or use narcotic patches for ongoing pain if so directed by your doctor. In that case, this medication might be used for sudden (breakthrough) pain only as needed. Also follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions for safely using non-narcotic pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, naproxen, ibuprofen). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., stomach cramps, vomiting, fever, sweating, chills, restlessness, anxiety, very deep sleep, runny nose/sneezing, watery eyes) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.

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