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Is OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN helpful in L4-L5 HERNIATED DISC?

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My husband has a herniated disc between L4-L5. Lots of pain. He has been prescribed Oxycodone-Asetaminiphen 5-325. He can take 1-2 tablets every 12 hrs, but the pain returns after 5-6 hours. We've tried heat and ice, rubbing Biofreeze. Nothing helps. Is it alright to take the Oxycodone sooner?

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar
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Hi,



Thank you for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. I have noted your husband's symptoms and diagnosis.



Oxycodone should be used once in 12 hours, as the safety of doses taken more than twice a day is not known. However, the strength of each dose may be increased to 10 mg or higher, depending on the response. 



Other medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin may also be used to get pain relief.



I hope it helps. please feel free to follow-up. Best wishes,

Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Category: Pediatric Neurologist
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Senior Residency, Fellowship: DM, Neurology, CMC, Vellore, 2001
Junior Residency: MD, Internal Medicine, CMC, Vellore, 1998
Medical School: MBBS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1995
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