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How Should Suboxone And Lortab Be Taken?

Hello, I have a prescription for 2 medications, and I am wondering how long after one i should take the other. One medication is suboxone 8mg, i took one 12 hours ago. I hurt my back at work yesterday and the doctor gave me lortab 10/500 and i am wondering how long i should wait to take the lortab for it to be effective. Thank you
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.

You need to wait for at least 72 hours before the drug lortab take its complete action.Suboxone can be taken once or twice daily for a limited period of 14 days.This drug can be taken along with a fatty meal for better absorption.Lorab is used twice a day for 14 days.Consult your pain management specialist for further queries.Post your further queries,if any.
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How Should Suboxone And Lortab Be Taken?

Hi welcome to HCM. You need to wait for at least 72 hours before the drug lortab take its complete action.Suboxone can be taken once or twice daily for a limited period of 14 days.This drug can be taken along with a fatty meal for better absorption.Lorab is used twice a day for 14 days.Consult your pain management specialist for further queries.Post your further queries,if any. Thank you