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What Could Be Taken Instead Of Opana ER For Back Pain?

I ve been taking Opana ER for back pain and Norco for breakthrough pain. I ve reached the coverage gap for Opana and can t afford the full price. Right now I take 1 10/325 Norco 6 times daily, which is all I can safely take. Its just not doing the job on its own. I could use your help.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi there.

The quantity and dose of drugs which you are taking seems to be very high and I suppose taking anything more is just going to do you more harm.
One cannot keep on taking painkillers forever.
Opana has high abuse liability and its withdrawal can cause severe physical and psychological dependence.

I would suggest you to find out the cause of such a pain and get that treated.
Treat the disease and the symptoms will subside themselves.

Get a back MRI done an get it evaluated by an orthopedician and proceed likewise .

I hope my advice has helped
Good luck
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What Could Be Taken Instead Of Opana ER For Back Pain?

Hi there. The quantity and dose of drugs which you are taking seems to be very high and I suppose taking anything more is just going to do you more harm. One cannot keep on taking painkillers forever. Opana has high abuse liability and its withdrawal can cause severe physical and psychological dependence. I would suggest you to find out the cause of such a pain and get that treated. Treat the disease and the symptoms will subside themselves. Get a back MRI done an get it evaluated by an orthopedician and proceed likewise . I hope my advice has helped Good luck