Pain
"I have three herniated discs in my lower back. I started taking Nucynta after I built up a tolerance of other pain killers (Codine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone). If I take a whole pill, it puts me to sleep, the pain goes away but my face and neck itch, this can last 6 hours. I have found if I take half a pill, it takes the edge off the pain and there&#039;s no itching and I don&#039;t feel sleepy; I can work and even drive. I take these halves every 5 hours until I know the pain subsides.I&#039;m on and off these pills; never had other side effects. I don&#039;t take them long enough (maybe 2-4 days) to get addicted."