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I Take Percocet And Neurontin For Chronic Hip And Back Pain (30+ Years). My Doc Now Wants Me To Try A Buprenorphine Patch (10 Mg)

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She said I can continue to use my Percocet (7.5-325 mg) for breakthrough pain. Currently I take 4 pills a day as well as 600 mgs of Neurontin 3x’s a day. I’m hoping to cut down my Percocet dosage as soon as I can. I don’t want to OD or anything. Makes me very nervous starting new meds. Also, I assume the patch will be fine if I have a hot flash? I know heat is a factor with them. Can I also use one of those clear bandages that go over patches (I used them when I had hormone patches)? Thank… read more

May 9, 2021
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Hi, hope you're doing well. Do you mind sharing what city and state? I'm looking for a pain doc referral in SF Bay area? Thx

September 22, 2022

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