Banned? Really dude? Did I say that? Much to the contrary. Pure hydrocodone should be treated like Oxycodone because it is substantially the same as Oxycodone, a C2 drug. It could also be used at higher doses like Oxycodone. I also do not advocate a change a status in the current formulation of hydrocodone with Tylenol.
So good for you that had your hip replacements before they are rationed by obama.
It never ceases to amaze me why so many freepers go out of their way to distort others positions and be disagreeable. Sometimes I think why bother sharing an expert opinion. People have no respect for physicians and you sir certainly prove it. Good luck finding someone to take your Medicare.
Because I'm grumpy too?
Everybody has a pet peeve. Gummint interference with pain relief is a biggie for a lot of folks. Before the diagnoses that led to the hip replacements, I was in the worst pain of my life and there was no relief in sight. I had to fill out a 15 page questionnaire (threatening me if I redirect the drugs) and take a drug test to get one guy to even treat me (He's the one that found the problem).
Didn't mean to distort you, but I can see that I did. Sorry... I should have realized you are an expert. Very foolish of me to think I could ever doubt you. Experts know everything. People like you are why other people are losing respect for physicians. If you were my doc I'd fire you in an instant because of your attitude. There are others to choose from...
Sorry again. You picked a bad day to poke me with a stick, “sir.”