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My doctor changed my meds from 10 mg methadone to 10mg hydrocdone. i took a methadone about 6 hrs ago can i now take the hydcodone now.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

You can, but: someone needs to be around you to monitor the vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. You may experience breathing problems, sleepiness and/or loss of alertness. You need to wait 12 hours to be safe. Rec.: follow exactly instructions given to you by your prescribing physician.

Answered 5/14/2014

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