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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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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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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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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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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