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What Is The Half Life Of 5 Mg Hydrocodone And 5 Mg Oxycodone?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: What is the half life of this drug with a dose of 5mg./325mg.?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I assume oxycodone

Detailed Answer:
both oxycodone and hydrocodone are made in 5 mg with 325 mg acetaminophen formulations
the half life can vary but
1. the time to get in is about 45 minutes
2. half life is about an hour
3. it is a 4 to 6 he drug
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What Is The Half Life Of 5 Mg Hydrocodone And 5 Mg Oxycodone?

Brief Answer: I assume oxycodone Detailed Answer: both oxycodone and hydrocodone are made in 5 mg with 325 mg acetaminophen formulations the half life can vary but 1. the time to get in is about 45 minutes 2. half life is about an hour 3. it is a 4 to 6 he drug