Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen Switch To Opana?
UpdatedHi everyone. To the point - I have arthritis due to many years of rough living (motorcycle accident -2- and bull riding) and as such have had multiple broken bones. Long story short, I've been on Norcos for roughly 6 years and am worried about the constant daily intake of Acetaminophen and what it may potentially be doing to my liver. My current dose is 1-Norco when I wake / 1 or 2 at lunch / then another 1 or 2 again at bedtime. I've been prescribed Oxycontin but could not get along with it at all - it made me incredibly tired and itchy. So, would a drug such as Opana be a viable option for someone like me? My Md assures me I'm okay at my current level of acetaminophen but I worry... Does anyone have any experience with a switch such as the one I propose?
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Yes, after being on it for about 6 years, that is a viable concern. Though you may be under the daily toxic dose, the long-term damage it could do to your liver is still a possibility.
The Opana is stronger, even without the Acetaminophen, so you could find yourself needing fewer daily doses and, of course, your liver will likely enjoy the break. :-)
This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.
Learn more Opana details here.
However, your doctor may balk at your asking for a specific medication, since they are taught to view that as drug seeking behavior. Thus, it would be best to just have a good heart to heart with him about it and ask what else he would suggest that you try.
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