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How Should Suboxone And Lortab Be Taken?
Hello, I have a prescription for 2 medications, and I am wondering how long after one i should take the other. One medication is suboxone 8mg, i took one 12 hours ago. I hurt my back at work yesterday and the doctor gave me lortab 10/500 and i am wondering how long i should wait to take the lortab for it to be effective. Thank you
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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You need to wait for at least 72 hours before the drug lortab take its complete action.Suboxone can be taken once or twice daily for a limited period of 14 days.This drug can be taken along with a fatty meal for better absorption.Lorab is used twice a day for 14 days.Consult your pain management specialist for further queries.Post your further queries,if any.
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You need to wait for at least 72 hours before the drug lortab take its complete action.Suboxone can be taken once or twice daily for a limited period of 14 days.This drug can be taken along with a fatty meal for better absorption.Lorab is used twice a day for 14 days.Consult your pain management specialist for further queries.Post your further queries,if any.
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