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stage 4 cirrhosis what pain medication is the safest to take

I have had a mastectomy for cancer and in the limp noids as well. I also have stage 4 cirrhosis and at this time can not take chemotherapy . I'm in great pain. I am prescribed OxyContin short release and as well as OxyContin time release daily but the OxyContin is not covered by my insurance and is quit expensive. Is there another time release pain medication I could take that would be as safe for the liver as the OxyContin??
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683231 tn?1467323017
So sorry to read about your situation.

Pain control for those with ESLD is a medically complex matter. You should ask you liver specialist this question.
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