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Can Vallium Be Taken For Chronic Pancreatitis?
Question: isuffer from chronic pancreatitis is it ok to take vallium
Brief Answer:
can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is a risk of dependency and tolerance with valium and the other drugs in this class.
Other than this risk, you can use it though these medications are not normally prescribed for prolonged period of time but while used may be helpful to you.
If you are using to help control the pain that may be associated with chronic pancreatitis, your doctor may also want to consider the use of immediate release short acting opioids along with a long acting one.
Summary:can be used, risk of dependency and tolerance (need increased doses to produce the same initial response)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is a risk of dependency and tolerance with valium and the other drugs in this class.
Other than this risk, you can use it though these medications are not normally prescribed for prolonged period of time but while used may be helpful to you.
If you are using to help control the pain that may be associated with chronic pancreatitis, your doctor may also want to consider the use of immediate release short acting opioids along with a long acting one.
Summary:can be used, risk of dependency and tolerance (need increased doses to produce the same initial response)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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