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Yes i have a prescription for tramadol and also i have oxycodone i was wondering how many hours should i wait to take a oxycodone to be safe ! thanks?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

One at a time: Mixing oral narcotic medications can be risky. Wait at least 6-8 hours to be safe.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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