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How Long Should I Take These Medicines?
I am on methadone 95, daily I take matainance, my doctor has given me naproxen 500mg tablets, is that ok? How long should I take this maximum? Is it ok that he has given me 60 pills, one day and one for night. I have pain in my arm, right hand. Thank you.shawn.
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Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Methadone
is a strong analgesic and has addictive properties. If the doctor has prescribed it to you he must have something in mind.Naproxen is an NSAID and should be prefered to methadone. Use it for 10 days twice a day . Take it full stomach after food and seek a pain management specialist for further guidance. Do as directed by your doctor.He knows what he is doing.
take care
Methadone
is a strong analgesic and has addictive properties. If the doctor has prescribed it to you he must have something in mind.Naproxen is an NSAID and should be prefered to methadone. Use it for 10 days twice a day . Take it full stomach after food and seek a pain management specialist for further guidance. Do as directed by your doctor.He knows what he is doing.
take care
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