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If a person on methadone for chronic pain is also prescribed prn oxycodone, how long should they wait after taking the methadone to take the oxy?

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Dr. Thomas Miller answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Breakthru : methadone is a powerful analgesic with a long half life. Oxycodone is a short acting powerful pain medicine to be taken in your case only during a breakthru pain crisis and certainly not by the clock. Both medicines can cause side effects and even death. I prescribe this regimen for intractable chronic pain only and monitor for its helpfulness and safety

Answered 6/14/2020

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