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A member asked:
I take norco for ra daily. im allergic to nsaids and steroids. how can i taper off properly? opioid crisis has prevented me from getting help.
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Tough: If any person develops dependency on the opioids tapering off should be a slow process to get you to a very low dose. The problem is how will your pain be managed? Some patients will need medication assisted treatment with buprenorphine
Answered 10/30/2017
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