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Is It Safe To Have Subutex Along With Hydromorphone?
Question: I am on Subutex for pain but the doctor also gave me hydromorphone for breakthrough pain. Will it work?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it will work, consider and discuss gabapentin , too
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Subutex ( Buprenorphine ) and hydromorphone are both opioid analgesics. Both are effective in pain relief and would work in alleviating your pain. Make sure to avoid driving or operating any machinery after using both.
In your previous question you mentioned cyst on S1 nerve. Gabapentin works well in pain associated with neurological disorders. You may discuss this option with your doctor as one of the opioids may be replaced with gabapentin at XXXXXXX dose.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Yes, it will work, consider and discuss gabapentin , too
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Subutex ( Buprenorphine ) and hydromorphone are both opioid analgesics. Both are effective in pain relief and would work in alleviating your pain. Make sure to avoid driving or operating any machinery after using both.
In your previous question you mentioned cyst on S1 nerve. Gabapentin works well in pain associated with neurological disorders. You may discuss this option with your doctor as one of the opioids may be replaced with gabapentin at XXXXXXX dose.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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