My Dr says suboxone is fine knee replacement and they can give me fentanyl

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Catherine asked 4 years ago

Is fentanyl appropriate with suboxone to treat re-re knee replacement?  Having knee replacement again because an accident pushed the parts to the right.

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Jeffrey Fudin Staff answered 4 years ago

Yes. This is commonly done and generally works well as an INPATIENT immediately following surgery.  It is not appropriate in the home setting.