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I have severe back pain and been taking lorcet (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) for the past 10 years. how can i get off it?

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Buprenorphine helps: Consult your physician about using Buprenorphine for detoxification and/or maintenance. Mutual support helps; consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Robert McMurtrie answered

Specializes in Pain Management

WEAN LORCET (hydrocodone and acetaminophen): The Lorcet (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) needs to be slowly weaned over the course of weeks. Your body needs to become slowly adjusted to not having it - same as if you were stopping caffeine or nicotine. Also, the back pain needs to be addressed. There are several options for treatment that could be suggested by a board certified pain specialist - acupuncture, yoga, massage, injections, inversion therapy, chiropractic, etc.

Answered 6/27/2014

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