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I stopped taking percocet from a surgery i had two days ago. i have a all day pounding headache . what can i do to ease the bad headache?

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Dr. Marshall Bedder answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Withdrawal: You may need to wean yourself off more slowly from the percocet. One weaning regimen is taking a half tablet for a few days and then going to half a tablet every other day. Consult your prescribing surgeon.

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Answered 3/24/2013

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