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Would being prescribed 20 10mg hydrocodone monthly as needed for uc and fybromyalgia pain be a good idea? would doctors think its risky addiction wise

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Other meds: Are preferred to treat these conditions other than narcotics.

Answered 10/15/2016

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A member asked:

Would being prescribed 20 10mg hydrocodone monthly as needed for uc and fybromyalgia pain be a good idea? would doctors think its risky addiction wise

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

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