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What Are The Long Term Effects Of Taking Oxymorphone Hydrochloride, Opana, Exalgo?
Hi my name is Wanda and i am currently on oxycotin 60 mgs 3 times a day for chronic pain,now my insurance is saying they don t want to cover the the cost offering me options like Levorphanol Tartrate,Morphine sulfate er which i have trouble with my breathing with so no way,then oxmorphone Hydrochloride er which i take opana 05 mgs 3 times a day for breakthrough pain and then,Exalgo or Nucynta er, please tell me should i be scared of of not being able to control my pain anymore and since i will be on medication for the rest of my life would any of these drugs cause long term harm,truly scared
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Hello,
Dependence is the main problem.
Other problems like constipation and cognitive problems can also develop. You can choose for less addictive alternatives.
Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Dependence is the main problem.
Other problems like constipation and cognitive problems can also develop. You can choose for less addictive alternatives.
Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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