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1 and I also see codeine.
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2 Is that a narcotic?
3 A Codeine is a narcotic.
4 Q He is also prescribed 30 milligrams for
5 every four to six hours.
6 Is that in addition to the MS Contin?
7 A Yes. Again, his MS Contin is a long-acting
8 narcotic every eight hours. And then, for
9 breakthrough pain during that period he can take
10 codeine every four hours if needed.
11 Q Is that a significant dose of narcotics,
12 Doctor?
13 A That is a goodly dose of both.
14 Q Again, is that for palliative purposes?
15 A It is purely to try to control his pain.
16 Q Now, I would like to move up to September,
17 and this is from September of 1993 from Dr. Benjamin,
18 and it is partially blocked.
19 It says, and this is 9-15-93, his weight now
20 is 133 pounds.
21 A Yes.