Is Hydrocodone Advisable For Severe Pain Due To Pinched Nerve?

Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2015

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Question : My wife has a pinched nerve causing pain in her shoulder and arm. Her pain Dr. prescribed gabypentin but so far no relief. Can she also take hydrocodone that had been prescribed previously?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Hydrocodone will help her.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Gabapentin does not provide an instant pain relief. She can take hydrocodone along with gabapentin for a better pain relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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