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I have been on oxicodone 30mg qid for over a year . i would like to ween myself off. not interested in suboxone. i have ra and see my ra doc q month. ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Go see your doctor: Go to the prescribing doctor and ask him to wean you off. Make sure you follow closely with him during this period

Answered 6/1/2017

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A member asked:

I have been on oxicodone 30mg qid for over a year . i would like to ween myself off. not interested in suboxone. i have ra and see my ra doc q month. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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