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Is It Safe To Stop Hydrocodone For A Scheduled RFN Procedure?
I have an RFN procedure scheduled for 5 days from now but dr won t refill my hydrocodone. I know I take too much but having me wean off of it AFTER my procedure makes more sense to me than doing it now. Anyway, I also take xanax and he did prescribe gabapentin as an alternate painkiller. It does absolutely nothing for the pain, just makes me really tired, which is great when I want to sleep, but I have to work Monday. Gabapentin also makes me shakey, which doesn t help a person who gets panic attacks at the drop of a hat. Any advice?
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Hello,
Hydrocodone and related opioids have to be stopped before procedures like RFN.
You can continue alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Hydrocodone and related opioids have to be stopped before procedures like RFN.
You can continue alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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