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What Is The Treatment Of Chronic Pain Without Medicines ?
I have been taking Hydrocodone (Vicadin) for over 5 years to treat chronic pain. I am currently taking 2 10mg every 6 hours. I wish to stop taking this medication. What do you recommend as a substitute pain reliever? How should I discontinue the hydrocodone?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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It is difficult to wean of from hydrocodone. You can gradually taper the dose while applying topical creams for pain relief. Through step by step the dosage can be reduced and completely avoid hydrocodone. You can try yoga and meditation which can help to provide symptomatic relief and will help to wean of from hydrocodone.
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It is difficult to wean of from hydrocodone. You can gradually taper the dose while applying topical creams for pain relief. Through step by step the dosage can be reduced and completely avoid hydrocodone. You can try yoga and meditation which can help to provide symptomatic relief and will help to wean of from hydrocodone.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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