Hydrocodone Acetaminophen 5 500 Being Discontinued
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Do you know what they will substitute the hydrocodone whith

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Hydrocodone 5 mg/Acetaminophen 325 mg has replaced Hydrocodone 5 mg/Acetaminophen 500 mg. Drs still write rxs for the Hydrocodone 5 mg/Acetaminophen 325 mg.

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Talked to my Dr. 8/28/2014 told me that starting in October Physicians will no longer prescribe Lortab-Vicodin. Question is it being discontinued completely or just being left up to Doctors?

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Hydrocodone 5/500 has been replaced by 5/325

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Thank you so much for your timely response. I was very surprised, I guess I really did not anticipate a response at all.
I am now taking the following meds: furosemide 50mg, gabapentin 900 mg at night(3 pills), viibryd 40 mg, Metophrolol Tartrate 100mg(50am,50pm),premarin 1.25mg,diazepam 4mg(2mg@nite),nifedipine ER 90mg,benicar 20mg,meloxicam 15mg,methocarbam750mg(2@750)hydrocodone10-650(3 day) and just started morphine ER 15mg (2times a day) 5 surgeries on my neck and spine. So much pain.Is there anything other than the pump I can try

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Hi Rhonda,

They're not actually discontinuing this medication. All they are really doing is lessening the amount of Acetaminophen in their products.

It started sometime earlier this year, but all manufacturers have to abide by this new law which only allows up to 325 mgs of Acetaminophen. This is primarily due to safety concerns with liver toxicity.

Some pain management patients suggest taking an extra Tylenol to make up for it. However I wouldn't necessarily recommend more of something that is considered to be so toxic.

Perhaps steering more in the direction of natural alternatives would be a good choice if you're seeking additional relief with less side effects.

I hope this helps!

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