I Just Had Surgery And Right After Surgery The Doctor

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2020

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Question : I just had surgery and right after surgery the doctor gave me 10 mg oxycodone. 3 hours later, they gave me a 50 mg tramadol. Am I going to die?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The dose and frequency of medications given are well within safety

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health query.

It is safe to give Tramadol a few hours following Oxycodone intake. The purpose is to manage breakthrough pain while you are on Oxycodone. Given the dosage and frequency in which these medications are given you, there is no concern for overdose.
There is nothing to be worried about. Take rest and continue the medications as prescribed.

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Wishing you a fast recovery from surgery
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T