How To Withdraw From Percoset?

Posted on Sun, 21 Sep 2014

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Question : Can I begin weening myself off of the Percoset 325 mg prescribed for pain after my Total Knee Replacement Surgery by interspersing it with the Diclofen Sod 50mg that I was using for arthritis pain before the surgery? Could taking this NSAID while also taking the Percoset be a problem?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Safe to take percoset with diclofenac

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To help you better , please tell me when was the joint replacement done?
To take care of pain without withdrawal symptoms , it is safe to use diclofenac after breakfast and percoset at bedtime.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards

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