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Suggest Medicine For Pain After Open Heart Surgery
My. Cardiologist is reluctant to give Vicodin .. Am taking it daily for spinal pain & I have had no complications.. Just had open heart surgery & have pain at nite when lying down.. Use 4 pillows & take ambien..no relief...Vicodin is helpful... What can I tell him to give Vicodin ?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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The doctor might not have prescribed vicodin to you considering its addictive potential.But having said that its an effective drug for control of pain.In case if you want it for use,a lower starting dose is advised.Do not use vicodin for more than 14 days.If you are prepared to show this drug compliance you can help your doctor to offer you the validated drug prescription of vicodin.Consult a pain specialist for further help.
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The doctor might not have prescribed vicodin to you considering its addictive potential.But having said that its an effective drug for control of pain.In case if you want it for use,a lower starting dose is advised.Do not use vicodin for more than 14 days.If you are prepared to show this drug compliance you can help your doctor to offer you the validated drug prescription of vicodin.Consult a pain specialist for further help.
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