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Mays Landing, NJ

Has anyone stopped taking Duexis after taking it long term, and did you have withdrawal issues? My orthopedic surgeon has decided after me taking it for years that it should not be taken long term. One day without it and I feel awful.

December 17, 2020
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Never heard of that one

December 18, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

That’s mean of the doctor. Should always taper down especially with our bodies that are so sensitive to changes.

December 28, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Duexis is an ibuprofen and Famotidine (for GERD/Heartburn) I don’t think you would have to wean from that.

December 18, 2020

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