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10-10-2016, 12:08 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi. I am a poster on the PN forum but think this may be the right place for my questions.
I had back surgery 2 months ago and I was prescribed Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 10-325MG TB 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. The 1st 2 days I took 1 pill 3 times a day and on the 3rd day I dropped to only 1 pill before bed. For the past 2 months the one pill worked great allowing me to sleep all night and without much of a hangover the next morning. It even took away my chronic cough that I was afraid might effect my fusion because it can become somewhat violent. I have started weaning off the drug because my pain doesn't warrant it. I went from 1 pill to 2/3's for a few days with interrupted sleep but not terrible. Last night I dropped to 1/2 a pill and I could not sleep. I had sweats and chills and feel basically awful today. I have zero experience with pain meds. My thoughts about the oxy was it was more important to get a good nights sleep for my back to recover. Now I'm realizing that I have a new thing to deal with and I don't know the best method or even if I should wait one more month until my fusion is supposed to be accomplished. If any of you have experience or knowledge about the best way to get off this stuff or any thoughts please respond. Thank you. carol
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