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Is Taking Zohydro ER 20 Mg Better Than Having Narco 10-325 Tablet?

I am currently taking narco 10-325 tablet from my doctor for my medical condition. He wants to put me on a drug called Zohydro ER 20 mg extended release capsule to cut down the quantity I'm taking now. Is this drug going to be better than what I'm taking now?
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Hi, i do care for your concern.
opioid analgesic are given for severe pain that requires drug action for a prolonged time.
The new drug prescribed to you has the following advantages
The drug in fact contains more dosage of pain killer.
It is an extended release, hence duration of pain relief will be greater.
hence you will have more benefits from new one when compared with previous one.
hope this will help a lot to control your pain.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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Is Taking Zohydro ER 20 Mg Better Than Having Narco 10-325 Tablet?

Hi, i do care for your concern. opioid analgesic are given for severe pain that requires drug action for a prolonged time. The new drug prescribed to you has the following advantages The drug in fact contains more dosage of pain killer. It is an extended release, hence duration of pain relief will be greater. hence you will have more benefits from new one when compared with previous one. hope this will help a lot to control your pain. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.