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Is Use Of Narcotics For Pain Management A Cause For Concern?
I am concerned about the use of narcotics for pain management. I know a patient (not myself) who has a severely dislocated shoulder, and a history of 5 failed operations out of 7. The drug went from OxyContin, to Vicodin plus a Non-Steroid Anti-inflammatory. It will take some weeks until the patient can travel to receive a second opinion. Am I excessively fearing an addiction risk?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hi,
Yes, it can be addiction, but slowly the drug can be tapered off as the clinical condition improves.
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
Yes, it can be addiction, but slowly the drug can be tapered off as the clinical condition improves.
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
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