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what is the best way to start lowering my narcotic dosage to maybe get off them at some point? i take mscontin 200mg. tabs.-3x daily and oxycodone 15mg. up to 4x daily.
Posted on 03/12/07, 10:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/13/07  1:00am
" I think you better talk to your doctor before trying to lower dosage. "
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Reply #2 - 03/13/07  2:34pm
" Ask your doctor for a tapering schedual. They are happy to help, and it's safer that way. You don't want to do it without being monitored. "
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