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A member asked:
I've been on 10mg methadone tid for 18 months. new dr is anti-methadone & plans to switch me to 5mg hydrocodone bid next visit. is this safe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pain management: You need a different or new doctor. Hydrocodone is not in any way an appropriate treatment for chronic pain.
Answered 7/16/2014
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