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Arthritis. Painful Bones. Prescribed Percocet, Saboxin. Shall I Go For It?
ive been off saboxon for 2 days.im in extreme pain due to my arthritis.i was told saboxin keeps me from feeling the high. i need my very small dose of percocet to help with my pain. i feel worse. how long till my percribed percocet 5s start working again. and is 2 days to soon to start( i went to detox for alcohol not because of my pills. my counselor knows and agrees
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The pain killers that have been prescribed to you will help in the symptomatic relief. But the symptoms will start subsiding at least after 4-5 days of continued use. Avoid alcohol.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain killers that have been prescribed to you will help in the symptomatic relief. But the symptoms will start subsiding at least after 4-5 days of continued use. Avoid alcohol.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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