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I take norco for my back. only respond to the brand name. I also take cymbalta and lyrica but my insurance will not cover it (medicare)my pharmacy bill totals $2500.00 to $3400.00 a month out of pocket They suggest I take the the generic brand which does not work for me. Where can I find some help for the drug norco .............................. ## Hello, Bernece! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem you're having with drug prices. Many have risen to outrageous amounts in the past few years. I spoke to a local pharmacist not too long ago and he said that even a couple antibiotics have soared to crazy high prices. Unfortunately, since Norco is available as a generic, there are no assistance programs available to help with its cost. However, on most pages of this site, ther...

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I have been taking norco 10mg/325 for about 3 yrs for chronic back pain and went to laredo Mexico they prescibed me lertus 50mg and said that it is equivalent to percocet. Are they equivalent or nothing alike?? Please help!!! ## Based on my research, Lertus 50mg contains the active ingredient: Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis. In my honest opinion it's not very similar to Percocet or Norco at all in terms of potency. The only thing that makes these drugs similar is the fact they they can all be used for pain. But the difference in potency is probably night and day, depending on your tolerance levels. I personally have only taken Norco before so I can...

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I have a prescription from my dr for Norco 10mg, qty 90. My insurance won't cover this medication so I'm looking for a web-based pharmacy that can fill it at a reasonable price; also I prefer only quality generic brand. I am 100 percent legit and will not do business with overseas companies, I know how to determine fraud. ## Unfortunately, since this is a controlled substance, it cannot be purchased in such a manner. A brick and mortar one is your only option, unless your insurance provides a mail order service. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Alternatively, you may want to speak to your doctor about prescribing a generic, or something that may...

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There is something very wrong with the white Watsons besides being less affective ,I get headaches sleeplessness, irritability, and dry mouth, the only thing I know is that actual Watson company pharmaceutical sold to Activis which another pharmaceutical company. this is not the same pill. Waldgreens gave me these without telling me of the change after getting home I went to take one and found out they were white, I called waldgreens and was told they are exactly the same. I tested this pill for 10 days now and I still have the same negative reaction. If I cant get them to switch the remaining ones with the V script imprint I will be taking my business back to CVS ## They are supposed to have only removed the dye from them, but there have been many complaints similar to yours. And unfor...

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Hi just wanted to know I've been on opiates for ten years I got tired of it so on Thursday nite I stopped taking anything its Sunday football super bowl day but how long does it take to get out of ur system or at least we're the with drawls stop messing with me a sweat about a pound I just want any advice or answers anything to try to help me out ## Hello, Kevin! How are you doing? If you've been taking them for that many years, then it will likely take awhile for all of the withdrawal effects to subside. When I was on pain management for 7 years, it took a little over a month, but the worst of the withdrawal effects only lasted about a week and half. I found that hot showers or hot soaks in the tub tended to help a lot. Have you considered getting professional help from a d...

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I have tried every meds since i have been told i have fibromyalgia and nothing works.a friend of mine gets narcotic pain pills and valum for the same thing and says it works great. ## Hello, Connie! How are you? Due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, you'll need to see a specialist, if you require strong analgesics for the long-term ongoing treatment of chronic pain. Do you currently have a PCP that you see regularly that can refer you to someone? That would most likely be the quickest way of finding the help you beed. There is more than one Forest City in the U.S., so can you please post back with your state? That would help enable people to make recommendations. Thanks! ## Did you find a doc- I'm looking as well. Reply here or text {edited for privacy} ##...

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I am seeking a doctor, for one that will listen and not just try to rush through the visit. I have severe problems with my lumbar3, 4 and 5. Also have Fybromyalga and migraines. Because of the pain I am also severely depressed. It's been about 17 years that I have not had one day without pain. One of my biggest fears is having the doctor think I'm out just to seek the drugs. That is not the case. I'm currently taking Norco, Vicodin and Cymbalta 30MG but it's like getting my doctor to pull a tooth. My main thing is she won't listen. She is only in the office on Fridays and the PA will not refill my medications. ## Hello, Unfortunately, no one can really know ahead of time what a doctor is or is not willing to prescribe, as that is based on the doctor's discretion ...

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I've taken prescribed amount of 5/325-Norco or hydrocodone today for lower back bulging disc, DDD, nerve damage. Pain is not controlled this pm. How soon can I safely take oxycodone tonight? Can I safely take a norco and an oxycodone at different times on the same day. (If the norco at first does not help my pain.) Norco first gave some relief when first saw pain management Dr. and primary care Dr. As more time goes by my original RX is not helping ongoing pain. Thank you ## Hello, Robyn! How are you? That can be done, if your doctor approves, they are often prescribed together to manage severe pain, or when being switched from one to the other, the next dose is usually just switched out with the new one. However, self-medicating could be dangerous and may result in overdose, if som...

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I am prescribed Norco 10 milligrams 5 times a day + Klonopin 1 milligram twice a day + Amoxicillin 500 milligrams 3 times a day + Prednisone 20 milligrams 3 times a day + Zoloft 200 milligrams once a day. Would any of this cause a false positive for THC?

Show a picture of the pill. White oblong white with 2172 on front. This for a pain pill Norco 5-325. ## Hi Lola, I don't have a photograph to show you, but you can always verify the tablet through its National Drug Code of 0591-2172 and drug manufacturer, which is Actavis Pharmaceuticals. Just for the record, it's a generic Hydrocodone (5mg) + Acetaminophen (325mg) tablet. You can also view more specific details on this tablet from NIH at: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6da96f18-c056-45c2-a1c8-f86484e69d08 Hope this helps!

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How to flush norco out of your body. I need to find a way cause its too steong for me ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? What type of problems did you experience from taking it? The only thing that is really going to help, now, is time. Your body will handle things on its own, depending on how much you've taken, it may take anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can kiss my ass! They do not know the pain i live with and i actually work! Maybe i should just grab a Kane like the rest of the world a sign up for the Disability i have paid in for all my life , 4 Degenerative Disk with pinched nerves, Two bad hips one already replaced in 2010 and a failure! at that Also Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hole body. Joints ,knees, you name it but i work threw the AGONIZING Pain and dam tired of it! about time to get what i have paid in, or somebody name Hose going to get it. I'm just to dam stubborn to give in and have to fight the dam system for 1-3years any way!! ## I am in tears, I have degenerative disc disease, a broken ankle that the ankle replacement has failed and am in horrible pain. The only relief I had gotten was with either norco 10/325 or pe...

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I just moved from Arkansas.. I am in need of a pain management dr..I am out of my meds. I have tricare..i would also like to know about an urgent care facility that would write me my usual 90 10mg norco, so i would not go in withdrawals until I can get a regular pain management dr initiated..

I really need to know if I can cut in half the mallinckrodt 7.5 325 hydrocodin. I usually get the scored qualitest 7.5 325 I take one half 4 times aday, but, my pharmacist switched to the unscored tablet. ## Hi yvonne, Usually when there is a score line (divid) embedded into the tablet, it means the manufacturer purposely made it so patients could easily cut it in half. However based on my own past experience having to split a Norco tablet without a score line, I'd still feel safe cutting the pill in half AS LONG AS the drug itself is not in extended-release form; which it doesn't sound like yours is. Some patients may not agree with me on cutting it in half when there is no score line present, but I haven't heard of any good reason not to when it comes to this particular ta...

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This stuff is garbage! Doesn't kill the pain and makes me sleepy, which never has happened before. Been in this stuff for years. I'll ask CVS to NOT fill it if they use this company!!! ## Hello, Freda! How are you? I'm very sorry the medication from this manufacturer didn't work for you. Just like any generic, however, it works great for some people, but not everyone. But, you are always free to go to a different pharmacy to see if they carry one from a different manufacturer. I actually always hate the nasty taste I'd get from one my medications and was delighted, when I transferred my prescriptions to a different pharmacy and discovered that they carry one from a different manufacturer that is film coated. The FDA warns that Norco carries the risk of being habit fo...

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i NEVER take norcos vicodin or anything like that but on wed i took 1 norco 10mg and 1 more thurs i then had a urine UA the following tuesday at 630pm my question is that enough time to have it out my system im 5'7 150 pounds i didnt drink gallons of water but had about 4 cups a day after i hope you guys can help cuz im freaking out !!! ## I have a drug test Friday at 330ish and need to test positive will one 7.5 be good enough and when should I take it to test positive? ## I think you should be OK since not regular user. They say 5-7days. I will used to take daily. Took 1 b4 bed for doctor appointment @9:30 am. I got cut off becuz they said none in my system? I don't trust the instant tests, not sure if it was sent for GCMS. They'll only do that if something Does show up. G...

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Hello everyone, I have severe back and neck issues along with bone chips in my foot from being shot 2 months ago by a friend and last week my son got my script and usually if I know the pills are the 176 ones, I'll refuse them. Well I have been taking them for a while and asked the Dr back in July 2nd that I'd like to try the 10mg methadone instead of the norco - so he did 3 a day and it was fine for about a week and a half but then my back and neck started up again. And after 3 weeks I was out of them. I called and told them that it didn't work so I got these last week on Monday and I took 2 when my boy got home and I had been in bed for a week in pain, so I thought great - and still 2 hours later no relief. So I took 2 more and then I noticed that they weren't the m367...

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I am using opana 40er twice a day and Norco 10/325 for breakthru pain. I have Severe night sweats and go through 6 t- shirts and 4 pair of boxers a night. I use 4 pillows wrapped in towels and have to do wash every AM. The towels and the pillows are soaked with sweat. Is there anyone out there who has experienced this? My Pain doc thinks it's the opana, but she admits she is not even sure. I am willing to change my meds completely as long as I am not having the night sweats. I Truly have no quality of sleep and don't want to live like this anymore. Can Anyone Help Me? ## Unfortunately, doctors don't receive the same intense training on medications that pharmacists do, so they don't always know all the possible side effects. Yes, some narcotics are known to cause severe n...

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I'm a military veteran in desperate need of a good pain management specialist. I received my injuries during 8 yrs of naval service. I started experiencing seveir back pain before separating but was unable to seek in depth medical treatment while still serving due to the nature of my job and requirements of duty while over seas. After separating it took two years of going to the VA before they we're able to find a fracture in my L1 vertebrae, 3 hurniated disk, and degenerative disk disease. I was placed on Norco 10. Even after the initial medication I was still experiencing seveir pain from what I later found out was sciatica from the damaged nerves in my lower back. I was then prescribed Gabapentin with little result. After a year and a half of gritting my teeth I informed my P...

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These are identical to the yellow v 3601 we have all came to prefer. I was worried they would be like the new white watson's but am totally relieved they haven't messed with the fillers or generic variance allowed on hydrocodone like Watson has supposedly done. Walmart carries this new white V 3601 and qualitest is still the only brand to rely on when it comes to a pain pill that actually works as it should. Anyone who says this new 3609 norco is like Watson's worthless whites are crazy. I have probably taken over 30,000 norco pain pills the past 15 yrs for a messed up back and have never abused them or exceeded the daily limit of acetaminophen. I don't drink or smoke and am in decent shape. Liver enzymes are great...I hate morphine and oxycodone so thank God qualitest s...

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