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1 and I also see codeine. Page 2523 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.