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Have Liver Cirrhosis, Painful. Taking Oxycodone. What Can Be Done Next?
I was taking oxycodone 10-325 four times per day and was still having too much pain. abou two weeks ago I saw a pain management DR. and he said since I have fourth stage liver cirrhosis and he said I did not need to take mediation with acetimethine and changed me to ocycodone 15 mg. three times a day. Where do I go from here? Thank you.
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Oxycodone is contraindicated in patients with cirrhosis. For pain take tablet with combination of tramadol and acetoaminophen like ultracet.
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Oxycodone is contraindicated in patients with cirrhosis. For pain take tablet with combination of tramadol and acetoaminophen like ultracet.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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