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My doctor prescribes me #10 10mg norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) a month. i take them for my uc and fibromyalgia on really bad days.i have 0 addict history. is this reasonable?

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Hydrcodone use: 10 tablets maximum per month or longer for the treatment of chronic, painful conditions appears reasonable.

Answered 10/5/2017

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Depends: Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10mg is a very potent pain medication. You must be careful with tolerance and dose escalation. I do however feel that if you keep these for those 10/10 days and it keeps you out of the er it is reasonable. Hope this helps.

Answered 10/5/2017

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