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A 31-year-old male asked:
can stopping hydrocodone after taking it on and off for a few months for a toothache cause seizures never took more than 2 pills a day?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Parr answered
Addiction Medicine 56 years experience
Unlikely: This is not likely. I would recommend seeing a neurologist for evaluation.
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Dr. Llewelyn Williams answered
Anesthesiology 29 years experience
Unlikely : It really should not and there should be no major withdrawals if it has been intermittent use. Need to look for other cause of seizures. May need to see family doctor and at his discretion my need a head cat scan if there is no other reasonable cause.
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Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered
Endodontics 44 years experience
Get diagnosed: First off, my collegue gave you great advice regarding your seizures.
But taking hydrocodone for a few months because of a toothache? What's up with that? Pain meds are meant for short term only until you get to a dentist. See a dentist asa p for the toothache to be diagnosed and treated!
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
Orthodontics 53 years experience
Don't understand: Toothache caused by infection. Pain killers don't cure infection, just mask symptoms. Have your dentist refer you to an endodontist, a root canal specialist, to treat the infection.
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