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Tooth pulled and now have a dry socket. i've been taking 10mg hydrocodone every 4-6hrs.pain is so bad i took 1&1/2,no relief.safe to take other half??
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No: You should be seeing the dentist/oral surgeon who extracted the tooth for dry socket treatment. It is a fairly simple procedure and will do wonders in making you feel better. Taking massive amounts of narcotics is not the answer.
Answered 7/11/2015
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