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I am 65 year old male on 200mg twice daily oxycontin, have been on 5 years is it safe to swap to targin. oxy / naloxone. have heard not safe?
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You cannot: Switch on your own. Elicit the experience of an addiction psychiatrist or addictionologist to guide you. Best wishes.
Answered 11/27/2017
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