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Are Percocet And Baclofen Effective In Treating Chronic Back Pain?

I am taking Percocet 5/325 mg. for a severe chronic back ache. I was told originally to take one at bedtime. I have been waiting to see a pain management doctor for two months and am almost there with my appointment on this Friday. Having had to deal with snow storms and the clearing thereof I have exacerbated my pain level. Generally my daily meds use is one Baclofen 20 mg. with breakfast (usually between 8 and 10 AM). On most days that will get me through the day along with heat pad treatments. I normally would take 1/2 of a Baclofen and 1/2 of a Percocet prior to going to bed. With the increased snow removal activity I have resorted to 1/2 Baclofen and 1/2 Percocet around supper time (Usually around 6 PM) and repeat prior to going to bed. I am simply trying to determine whether my med treatments are sound, or should I be doing otherwise? Thank you, Marc
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion your medications Percocet ( Mild pain killer) and Baclofen( Muscle Relaxant) are good as a pain reliever. Generally they do not have much side effects in doses that you are taking, except that you may get used to them.
Let us wait for pain management team to diagnose and give further treatment.
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Are Percocet And Baclofen Effective In Treating Chronic Back Pain?

Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon. In my opinion your medications Percocet ( Mild pain killer) and Baclofen( Muscle Relaxant) are good as a pain reliever. Generally they do not have much side effects in doses that you are taking, except that you may get used to them. Let us wait for pain management team to diagnose and give further treatment.