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A member asked:

Curious..difference by taking 1tab 5/325 vicodin q 4 hrs vs take 1/2 tab q 2hrs? i don't like that feeling with a whole. been on 4yrs since back surg

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That's fine: Ultimately there's no difference - you can take 1-2 every 4 hours (maximum) and really can split that up any way you want. Do not exceed the 3200 mg of acetominophen per day limit unless your doctor OKs it.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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