Amitriptyline

Patient Experience

Introduction You have been given this leaflet because you have been prescribed Amitriptyline. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your medication.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after … Read More

Cervical Medial Branch Block

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Cervical Nerve Root Block / Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

“Unlicensed” and “Off-Label” Medicines

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your medication.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Ketamine Solution

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information regarding the drug ketamine.  Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Amiodarone Treatment – What you need to know

Patient Experience

INTRODUCTION This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your Amiodarone treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch (Butrans, Transtec)

Patient Experience

Introduction You have been given this leaflet because you have been prescribed Buprenorphine patches. What is Buprenorphine and what is it used for? Buprenorphine patches are used to treat some types of persistent pain. Buprenorphine patches contain the active ingredient buprenorphine which belongs to a group of medicines called strong analgesics or ‘painkillers’. They have been prescribed for you by … Read More