I found a pill in my son's backpack. It is long and round, kind of oval, off-white on color and has 537 imprinted on it. Should I be concerned?
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Could be Naproxen http://gsm.about.com/pid/showphoto.asp?folder=007/&filename=napr005g&drugTitle=Naproxen+Sodium+Tablet+(550+mg)
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never ever ask him wat the pill is cause it would cause a gap to open makeing him feel like he cant and share nething with thus makeing do things your back so the best thing to do is ask a medical doctar wat is before jumping to conlusions
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based on most pills ive dealt with, it sounds like a pain killer. confront him about it, better safe than sorry.
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Go to your drug store. By the counter where the pharmacist is is a paperback book entitled "Pills" or something like that. It is a lay person's guide to medications and has many pictures. An alternative is to go to the pharmacist or your library and get the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) it doesnot have to be perfectly up to date. In that book is a picture of virtually Rx medication approved in the USA. You should be able to id the pill by the markings on it as well as shape and color. Then look up the name of the pill on the internet and you are sure to find a lay description of what it does. Your pharmacist I am sure would help you get this info.
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sounds like codeine I'm prescribed on them and if it what I think it is its 750mg of hydocodeine generic. I can't be certain without viewing it. I would like to help you if interested comment and I'll give you my email. Does it say watson on the other side.
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I'm guessing the white pill says 357 not 537 and it's oval, scored on the opposite side of the numbers. If thats it, it's vicodin/hydrocodone. Addictive pain killers.
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it's a tramadol, aka Ultracet. It's a fairly strong painkiller that acts as a mild opiate.
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Tramadol
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This site is useful in identifying tablets. You select a description of the pill and it will show you various pictures to match it with. http://www.muschealth.com/cds/CPDrugIdentifier.aspx
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If it says 537 on one side and 93 on the other, then it's alevea and is just a mild painkiller usually used for headaches/other pains.
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Fisrt, you should ask him where it came from, and after that if you are still concerned, go to a pharmacist or to a doctor.They will identify it and will tell you what it is used for.Then you can figure it out from there.
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its tramadol, i have a prescription. its a painkiller, but its very weak in comparison to hydrocodone or oxycodone. still, you should be concerned.
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I think you should be extremely concerned that your child is taking prescription medicine that was not prescribed to him, no matter what it is. That is an illegal activity, so it would be of concern to most parents. I, personally, would also be concerned that my child was taking any drug without my knowledge.
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Go to your local library, in the reference section look for the PDR, Physicians Desk Reference. It has all current information on all perscription drugs (which is what the pill you described seems to be) It has pictures of all Rx pills, as well as other identifying marks. It well tell you what it is prescribed and what side effects it has. I hope this helps.
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Its only Naproxen, the same thing as Aleve. I have one right now in my hand and its a non-narcotic, non-steroid anti inflammitory pill. Its not harmful unless he takes a ton of them, but then again anything can be harmful if you take a ton of them. Being a reformed high school pillpopper I would say dont worry. He probably just got one from a friend and thought it would be cool to take it (his friend probably told him it was vicoden or something). Don't worry unless you find other meds that are much more potent.
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If it has M357 printed on it then it is hydrocodone!
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Go to http://www.drugs.com/ -- click on the Pill Identification tab -- accept the user agreement -- type description in blanks provided. Naproxen Naproxen is used for: Treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile arthritis. It is used to treat tendonitis, bursitis, gout, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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I think everyone is missing the point here. It's not "what is this pill" but rather "why is this pill". If your child has pills that you didn't give them you have a problem. I know. I have a child recovering from addiction. Don't close your eyes or it will comsume BOTH of you.
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As it's only one pill, not in any way detremential to your son's health, and he's never done this sort of thing before(as far as I know) the pill is more of an issue of trust between you and your son than it is about that acutal pill. Do you want him to know you've been going through his backpack? That you suspect, or suspected him of pill-popping? And if he was pill-popping, that you would greatly dissaprove? I am an extremly stubborn person, so if someone accused me of doing something I wasn't and then lectured me about it, I might just do it, just to piss them off. Teenagers can be like that. To avoid a lot of drama, I'd say just drop the issue unless something like this happens again.
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I would confront him about it, no matter what the pill is. There is reason to be concerened , not just for what the pill may or may not be, but, because he's messing with any drug period. I think that some folks are totally missing the point here. First it may be a harmless drug. Next it may be something you totally don't even want to think about. It's time at this juncture to confront him head on . He shouldn't be expeimenting period. People have died from a single dose of ecstasy or heroin.
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that would be known as vicoden a drug that gets u screwed up id know i usewd to do it
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i think it is a pain pill of some sort
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carry out a forensic search of his bedroom before you start to panic. Alternatively, you could just ask him.
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Check out this website: http://www.pharmer.org/node/871 Here is your answer: Imprint Code: 537 / 93 Drug/Strength/Manufacturer: Naproxen Sodium 550mg - Teva Description: Off-White - Oval - Film Coated Tablet Naproxen is generic Aleve. It treats painful conditions like arthritis.
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It is the generic form of ultracet. This is a very strong painkiller. IT IS VERY HABIT FORMING. Watch him like a hawk, its serious stuff, I got it for sugery and the doctor told me to be very careful. So watch out for him. Good luck hope all goes well.
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naproxen
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