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I had surgery i was perscribed hydrocodone apap 5-325 or something like that. is that considered a high dose?

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Dr. Donald Cohen answered

Yes: That is a pretty standard dose for most postoperative pain.

Dr Aronzon agreed

Answered 8/15/2020

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