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How Effective Is Dihydrocodeine For Trigeminal Neuralgia?
A dentist and Doctor at work believe that I am suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia. I went to my GP in the hope that he would refer me but he has asked me to take Dihydrocodeine twice a day and go back to him in a weeks time. I am confused because my last 'epidsode' was six months ago and I really don't want to take strong painkillers unnecessarily. Is there a reason behind his thinking?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
hi,
There is no need to take di hydrocodone at present. Moreover, since you do not hav much pain, there is no need to take any medications at present.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
There is no need to take di hydrocodone at present. Moreover, since you do not hav much pain, there is no need to take any medications at present.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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