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Switch from hydrocodone to Oxycodone?
Hi all, I've had 3 lumbar surgeries, and still having pain 18 months after last one. My pain dr has me on 10/325 hydrocodone 2X/day that doesn't seem to do much. Has anyone with lower back pain switched from hydrocodone to Oxycodone, and did it make a difference? I'm being told Oxycodone is more potent. Thanks.
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@phxratt1
I didn't notice any difference so my doctor started me on the fentanyl patch, relief at last.
Good luck to you,
Jake
Wow, thanks Jake! I didn't even know that was an option!
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Good point... everyone is different, and Oxycodone might do it for me. I won't know until I try. At least I'll have another option if oxy doesn't do it. Thanks for the post.