Benicia, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
can you take a norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) for chronic pain while on suboxone if you are in a flare up?
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
No: You will go into mild opiod withdrawal if you take any opiod while on subaxone. If your pain is not well controlled your doctor may increase dose of subaxone.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu commented
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
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NSAIDS like ibuprofen and acetaminophens like Tylenol can be used if no contradictions
Jan 27, 2014
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