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How Long Does Nucynta Take To Be Effective?
I started Nucynta Er this AM. Have been on Hydrocodone Acetamenaphin 10/325 for several years for severe bck problems. My pain management doctor suggested trying Nucynta ER to smooth the peaks and valleys experienced with taking the Hydrocodone. I have not noticed an evening out . Does it take more time to see a change?
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
Any drug takes some time for it to be absorbed (hours). If the drug is still in the bloodstream at the time of the next dose, then the doses increase over time and don't have their full effect until it reaches its highest accumulation. This is rarely over a week.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Any drug takes some time for it to be absorbed (hours). If the drug is still in the bloodstream at the time of the next dose, then the doses increase over time and don't have their full effect until it reaches its highest accumulation. This is rarely over a week.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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