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Why isn't my hydrocodone working? i have only been taking it for 5 days

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Too soon.: May be too soon to be able to evaluate. Problem may be worse than thought. Talk to your md.

Answered 3/31/2013

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Tolerance: You are becoming tolerant of the medication. That doesn't mean the medication isn't helping your pain, but the sense of euphoria or calming that is associated with opioids may diminish. The first question is should you be on chronic pain medication. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 1/14/2019

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