Was prescribed percocet after surgery doctor knows i have cirrhosis, should i stop taking it?

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Pain management hi, I am completely a nervous wreck. I currently go to a pain doctor because I have severe lower back pain. I am prescribed vicodins. Over thee weekend my back was hurting so bad that i had a few left over percocets from a surgery i had. W

Answer 1

It depends: It depends on how bad your is. If the condition is not too bad you may just cut the dose. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe just oxycodone so you avoid the potential problem with tylenol (acetaminophen).

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Answer 2

Communicate: It may be best that you call your doctor to discuss alternatives to your medication. It may be oversight from your doctor's end, but they need to be aware.

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Answer 3

Possible habit: Percocet is an effective medication for pain and he may have done this out of habit. Many pain medications affect the liver especially tylenol (acetaminophen) which is a component of most pain relieving medications. Consider contacting your surgeon for another medication that would be safer for you as he may have mistakenly given you this medication. There are alternative pain killers.

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Answer 4

See your doctor: Whenever you have concern about the medication, talk to your doctor right away. It might be an oversight about your past medical history.

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