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Suggest Alternative Of Vicodin For Chronic Back Pain

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Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Question: I have chronic back pain and don't like to take vicodin. I take Two a day 3 to 4 times a week. It is a low dosage 325 versus the 500mg I heard that corydalis granulated is very good and it takes away the pain. How safe is this
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 hours later)
Brief Answer: Has fewer side effects than vicodin. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case, Corydalis is Chinese herb medicine and has fewer side effects than vicodin. Possible side effects of corydalis include- Fatigue Nausea Muscle tremors Spasms THP toxicity (including hepatitis and liver injury) Vertigo Corydalis has been used for centuries, but significant testing to provide a full assessment of its safety and proper dosage is lacking. I think you just require a pain killer and rest for 24 to 36 hours each time. Work to strengthen back with exercises. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Alternative Of Vicodin For Chronic Back Pain

Brief Answer: Has fewer side effects than vicodin. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case, Corydalis is Chinese herb medicine and has fewer side effects than vicodin. Possible side effects of corydalis include- Fatigue Nausea Muscle tremors Spasms THP toxicity (including hepatitis and liver injury) Vertigo Corydalis has been used for centuries, but significant testing to provide a full assessment of its safety and proper dosage is lacking. I think you just require a pain killer and rest for 24 to 36 hours each time. Work to strengthen back with exercises. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.