Is the pain so bad that you have to take these drugs? I am 73 years old and have had spinal stenosis for 5 years. Have had injections that helped and later did not. Just had a Minuteman device inserted between my L4 and L5 vertabrae. 1/2 hour
surgery done by a pain doctor. It has taken away 40% of the pain. I had pain in my left leg(nerve was getting pinched). The device has taken away this pain. Now have back pain on my right side. I feel good when I haven't walked much or done any
strenuous work. I've never considered any of these pain killers. Too much risk on addition and more damage to your body.
If I have pain that I can't handle, I take two Ibuprofen. You can even take 3. I would not mess with these hard drugs. Can't believe your Primary Care doctor gives you a RX for these.