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Taking occas hydrocodone aft hernia repair. sometimes works great. other times (w/similar pain) i get no relief; but worse, longer-lasting side effs.

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Stop hydrocodone: Then I would stop the hydrocodone. You don't say when your hernia repair was done, but most people don't need the strong stuff after a few days.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 2/17/2017

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A member asked:

Taking occas hydrocodone aft hernia repair. sometimes works great. other times (w/similar pain) i get no relief; but worse, longer-lasting side effs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Dr Borncamp agreed

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