Hydrocodone Alternatives

I have taken hydrocodone 5/325 for knee pain as needed for about 9months, while waiting to move to a different city. I finally made the move in mid December, and had total knee replacement on Feb. 4. After having morphine and a shot block to that leg, pain in the hospital was manageable. Upon discharge, I was given a prescription for Oxycodone. These worked fine so long as I took two. (rx said " 1-2 tablets"). When these were gone, the doctor replaced them with hydrocodone 7.5/325. These just dont work. To get any relief, I have to take extra Tylenol with them, and then I only get relief for about 3 hours, not 6. Is there an alternative pain med I could ask for? I know he is concerned about my getting addicted, but I didn't get addicted in the 9months because I only took them when absolutely necessary. I am probably so resistant to relief because I've taken meds for so long, but I still need relief now. I am 62 years old.

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Hello, Sally! How are you doing? I'm sorry that you're in so much pain.

There is Oxycodone available to be prescribed for you to take at home, both by itself and with Acetaminophen.

However, it would be best not to ask your doctor for a specific medication, since that's often seen as drug seeking behavior. It's best to just tell them about the problem and let them suggest an alternative.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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