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My doctor recently switched me over to tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 from hydrocodone 5-325. i told them my pain was getting worse. so i'm confused why they switched me, since tylenol (acetaminophen) is not as effective as the hydrocodone?
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Ask doc!: We don't know why your doc changed your medicine. There was a reason, so ask why the change and and say that it is not working as well.
Answered 10/24/2015
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Pain Medications: I understand your concern. Inform your doctor about location, intensity, frequency and duration of pain, what activities and work are affected by the pain, names, dose and duration of medications taken, side effects, use of alcohol and drugs; Discuss reasons for switch, lab tests, X-rays consultations needed for diagnosis; Pain Management Program including Medication, Therapy and N.A. Meetings.
Answered 1/22/2021
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