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Is It Safe To Take Oxycodone For Severe Upper Back Pain?

I have severe upper back pain. I ve found that 20mg of oxycodone 3 times a day makes me functional enough to do my job as a chef. Is this to much to ask so that I can continue to do my choosen line of work? I m nearly 60 but in otherwise good health.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hello, I really appreciate your concern. First of all I would like to ask you that how did you get to the dose of 20 mg of Oxycodone. Because dose for every individual should be set at minimal required amount by a physician. Had you visited any doctor? Oxycodone can be used for severe upper back pain but the underlying cause for the pain should be found out and treated. Chronic ingestion of Oxycodone is not encouraged because it is an opioid analgesic drug and leads to tolerance and dependence. After long use dose of 20 mg might not be effective and have to increased. Abrupt cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms. So you have to taper off the dose for cessation of the treatment.
I advise you to consult your physician if you have not consulted before. You can switch to Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain management.
Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care.
Thank you.
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Is It Safe To Take Oxycodone For Severe Upper Back Pain?

Hello, I really appreciate your concern. First of all I would like to ask you that how did you get to the dose of 20 mg of Oxycodone. Because dose for every individual should be set at minimal required amount by a physician. Had you visited any doctor? Oxycodone can be used for severe upper back pain but the underlying cause for the pain should be found out and treated. Chronic ingestion of Oxycodone is not encouraged because it is an opioid analgesic drug and leads to tolerance and dependence. After long use dose of 20 mg might not be effective and have to increased. Abrupt cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms. So you have to taper off the dose for cessation of the treatment. I advise you to consult your physician if you have not consulted before. You can switch to Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain management. Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care. Thank you.