Hydrocodone And Fentanyl

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I have severe back pain from 2 herniated discs, sciatica, disc degeneration and arthritis.

I have been taking hydrocodone for years. Started off with 10/750 but now with the changes, down to 10/350. I also take methocarbamol. I've started going to pain management and the doctor has prescribed fentanyl patches 12.5 mcg, along with the hydrocodone for breakthrough pain. So far I've been on the patches for 15 days. After the first few days, I did get some relief but now I'm back to the same pain I was having before.

Since this is just the beginning of my prescription with the patches, do they usually increase the dosage? The few days I felt better, it was so nice because it's been years since I've been free of pain.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Hello, Lana! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in so much pain.

You'll have to let your doctor know that this dosage isn't managing your pain. It sometimes takes a few tries to adjust a medication to find the dosage the provides someone with proper pain relief.

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.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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My husband has cancer and he was started out with Hydrocodone 5/325 then to 7.5/325. We change these around. He spent 3 days in the hospital for pain, has Chemo on Wednesday and the Dr put him on Fentanyl patches and Hydrocodone 10/325. Can he take the pills and the patch at the same time?

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