Hydrocodone Urine Test (Page 3)
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I just tasted a little lortab, not even 2 mg and I had to drug test about 12 hours later. I had a urine test that was sent to the lab. Will this show up? I have not been taking anything at all for a long time.

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I find it odd that I am now at odds with my pharmacy insurance. I tried to get my perscription one day early as I have done in the past six to seven years and they say I am two days too soon. I use up one of my vacation thingies and get the perscrip or I'm going to die. so with a little help I am able to make it through. I go to the Dr.s office on the 30th go to the pharamacy and my perscription insurance now says I am two days too early. How can I win. I am trying to get another connection to make it through so I don't go to the dr until the 31 and see what happens this time. By the way. My dr is now giving me two perscriptions so I don't have to come in every month. Before He was doing this and took away the perscription and now he's giving it back. Wish there were some kind of legal ethics these guys had to follow. And yes you have guessed it I am still alive, but for how long only I will know that for sure.

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I wish I could help you Lisa but I dont know. I have the opposite problem. DOES ANYONE KNOW? I have a drug test with my doctor next week and am supposed to have Lortab 7.5 in my system. 3 per day. I havent had any in a couple weeks. If I take one the night before my drug test will it show up ok in my urine?? I am just wondering cause I will get cut off for not having them in my system just the same as if he finds something in my system that shouldnt be there. How many would I need to take and how long before the test do I need to take them to show up like I taking 3/day like I'm supossed to?? Could anyone PLEASE help me???

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I am 67 and have been on various pain relievers since 2003, Lortab, vicodin and now oxycodone for 6 yrs. I have had injections, P.T.'s (6) Chyropractors(7), tests upon tests, x-ray, CT. CAT, and etc. The result is Ostioarthritis along with bone spurs which create a 24-7 life of misery. I have contemplated sotopping it all and my family intervened on one occassion to stop me. I hurt so bad and it is like there is no doctor who believes I can be experiancing this much pain. I get 180 percocets per month and can barely get through, ergo I have to seek other sources thanks to friends who are connected. Without them I am sure I would be dead by now. The doctor I see will not change my med, says there is nothing else. I would rather be addicted that to live with this constand hurt. I sleep about 3 to 4 hours a night if I am lucky. I h ave tried massage, accupuncture and other forms of alternative approaches and continue to look for something that will make my life worth continuting to live. If I don't, just exactly how much longer I have left is uncertain. I have one chance to possibly see anothe doctor who may be more compassionate and Hippocratic in his practice. The doctor I am going to I like because he is nice, but when it comes to treatement, don't even broach the subject. I have been told once I can leave if I wish and it would not bother him. I have mentioned taking my own life to him, but get absolutely no remarks from him regarding it. I believe he thinks I am just trying to scam him. From what I have read on this post, I doubt thee is much you can say. Find another doctor. It is not easy as I had on to tell me to leave because I legally challanged her for not providing my cholestrole level results with me. I told her she was legally obligated to do so and she told me to leave.

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Verwon. Do you know of any ways to enhance the effects of my Lortabs without taking more??? I dont want to take more than I have to but dont know how to get the best results for what I do take. They don't seem to be working much anymore. Thanks

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Verwon. I took my Lortab today whole and with water and I have to say I think they are more effective cut in half with soda. Am I crazy??? Didnt seem to relieve my neck/back pain or kick in as quickly.

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No, thats the only questions I have for now. Thanks again. I will take them whole with water. Hopefully that will work best. I am just trying to get the most out of them because I strongly do not want to ask doctor for more. If anything less would be better. Thanks Again for the advise Verwon.

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Kevin, no and no.

They are best taken with water, just like you have been doing.

And cutting them in half would actually increase the chance of them moving through faster and not being absorbed.

The outer coating that I mentioned before is actually supposed to help with this, as well.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lortab/­

Anything else I can help with?

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Thanks Verwon. I was also told that taking them with Pop/Soda helps too because the carbonation breaks them down faster. I prefer to drink water. Is there any truth to taking them with Pop/Soda helps? Also I have Crohns disease. Would cutting in half lessen the possibilty of them passing through me before getting absorbed or is that a myth?? Im my head I thought it would be better to take whole cause easier to swallow and last longer cause they dont break down as fast. Your opinion???

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Kevin, no, there is no truth in that. These are regular release tablets, so cutting them in half will not make them work faster, nor will it improve their effectiveness.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lortab/­

As to why they seem to get stuck in your throat, after you cut them, it is likely because you are damaging/removing part of the protective coating that makes them easier to swallow.

Are there any other questions?

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I am currently prescribed Lortab for severe pain in my neck. I normally take them whole but was told by a friend that if I cut them in half they will work more effectively and longer. Is there any truth to this?? Cause I need them to work better and longer because I don't want to have to take more. Also when I split them in half they hurt my throat and seem to get stuck. Can anyone help with this question??

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What are some signs of liver damage/failure??? @Lisa. I didnt have a liver test. Im sure I would fail miserably though.

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Kevin, yes, that is giving your liver a double whammy!

Regular intake of alcohol definitely has an effect on your liver and the Lortab contains Acetaminophen, and the long term use of it can also have detrimental effects on the liver, as well as other body organs.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lortab/­

On top of the possible liver issues that you are creating, you may also be doing a severe number on your stomach, so you may end up with conditions such as ulcers or gastritis.

While it may seem that they are causing no problems right now, these types of issues usually start very slowly, with no symptoms and are pretty severe by the time you show symptoms and are diagnosed.

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Please let me know the results of your test. I am curious if it showed levels or not or if you passed. Thanks.

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I take Lortab regularly and also drink heavily. Is this double trouble on my liver???

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Kevin, if you hide it from both doctors, yes, that can create a problem. It would basically be considered deception to obtain prescription medications, which is considered illegal.

It also isn't safe, since every doctors you see should be aware of all the other medications you are taking, so they don't prescribe something that may cause a dangerous interaction.

In this case, if you need the narcotic pain medication, because the Lyrica isn't quite doing the job, your best bet is to just switch doctors, entirely.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lyrica/­

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lortab/­

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My current doctor prescribes me Lyrica for my fibromyalgia but cut off my Lortabs for my cronic back pain. Would it be illegal to go to another doctor that would be willing to give me Lortab and continue to see my current doctor for Lyrica??? I would be seeing 2 different doctors for 2 different medications.

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Kevin, you'd be breaking the law if you tried to doctor shop and see more than one at the same time, for multiple prescriptions. However, if you are just completely switching, no it is not illegal. It is your right in the U.S. to do so at any time.

They are not obligated to treat you and you are not obligated to continue seeing them.

This doesn't detail all the specifics, but some basic information is available:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­U.S._Patients'_Bill_of_Rights&ad=true

And Kevin, you are very welcome. I am always happy to help, if I can.

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Thank you so much. So I can just go see another doctor and never see him again?? I was afraid if I even saw another doctor I was breaking the law. This brought much relief. Thanks

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Kevin, without seeing the contract to know the exact specifics, I can't say with any certainty, however, most of those are generally close to what you thought it was. They say you agree to not doctor shop, or get multiple medications from different doctors, while you are under treatment with this. If you do so, then they have the right to drop you as a patient.

Contract or not, regardless of what it says, a doctor cannot make you remain as their patient in the U.S. It is your right to go see another doctor and remove yourself from their patient roster, at any time. As long as you aren't seeing multiple doctors, for multiple prescriptions, there is no law breaking being done and you are free, at any time, to go see a different doctor.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Lortab/­

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I am under a contract with my doctor and suddenly he says he can not prescribe me LorTab because his hands are tied because the hospital owns him. I signed a contract over a year ago but wasn't sure of the specifics. i thought it was just so I couldnt doctor shop. Now that I have to suffer in pain all the time again I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get out of the contract and see another doctor or perhaps what it is I may have signed??? Please help. I feel trapped into staying with this doctor who refuses to listen to me and help me.

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