I also take this combination for pain of peripheral neuropathy. Been taking these for about 4 years, although I've had the PN for over 20. Sometimes I also need to take aspirin especially for weather-caused arthritis. And at night (also sometimes in the afternoons) I have to take Ropinerol for Restless Leg Syndrome. It is a lot of medication but the option is lots of pain with more mobility challenges than I already have. I'm a 77 y.o. female, with otherwise manageable health issues as long as I stay current with my wonderful doctors and their wise orders. Like you, I am not wanting to develop an addiction but I believe my medical team is "on top" of signals. I wish you the very best in finding what works for relief of your pain.