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I have a prescription for dilaudud and percocet for kidney issues. can i alternate them every 6 hours? i know not to take them at the same time.

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Be very careful.: Both are highly addictive medications and if taken too long or too much, it can actually damage your kidneys. Please go back to your doctor to ask him how long you will take the medication because it is not a long term solution to kidney stones. The answer is to get rid of the stones and there are many ways.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a prescription for dilaudud and percocet for kidney issues. can i alternate them every 6 hours? i know not to take them at the same time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

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