What Causes Pain In The Foot While On Meloxicam After A Foot Surgery?

Posted on Fri, 20 Oct 2017

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Question : yes I HAD FOOT SURGERY TODAY THE DOC GAVE ME HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE 325 MG
I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE A PILL THAT HAS AN OPIOD SO I TOOK MY PILL FOR RA ABOUT AN HOUR AGO THE PAIN IS STILL VERY BAD COULD I TAKE HALF OF THE PILL THE DOCTOR GAVE ME SAFELY MY RA PILL IS MELOXICAM 7.5 THANK YOU

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can have half the pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain after a surgery is often severe and needs an opioid to control it. In addition to meloxicam you can have half or full pill of hydrocodone as per your need. Taking the pill for a few days will not cause any long term side effects or a withdrawal.
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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