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Must exinef be weaned off or can you just stop ? i have used it for a year for a herniated disc(back)

Q: must exinef be weaned off or can you just stop ? i have used it for a year for a herniated disc(back)

: Your question is not as easy as yes or no. There is no physiological withdrawal from medication, so that is not an issue. I am not sure why anyone would use this medication for a year. See your doctor

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Your question is not as easy as yes or no. There is no physiological withdrawal from medication, so that is not an issue. I am not sure why anyone would use this medication for a year. See your doctor

Answered 5/4/2021

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Dr. Edwin Perez answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No need to wean, just stop, at the end of the day its in the same family as ibuprofen/nsaids

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/3/2021

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A member asked:

Must exinef be weaned off or can you just stop ? i have used it for a year for a herniated disc(back)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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Dr Rhoads agreed

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