Percocet Vs Vicodin For Pain Management (Top voted first)

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My son is taking Percocet and it is not helping him as I think it should. Is Vicodin a better option for his pain management? I think he needs a stronger med.

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No. Percocet is a schedule 2 narcotic. It is stronger.

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Yeah, if percocet isn't enough, the only thing you can go to is OxyContin, and that's so addictive and so strong...

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Oxycodone (Percocet) is stronger than Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Oxycontin is the same as Percocet but is 12 hour time release, very effective for chronic pain since you are not going through 4 hour pain cycles. Instead Oxycontin is a gradual 12 hour one.

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What dose was your son prescribed?

As has already been stated, the Oxycodone in Percocet is stronger than the Hydrocodone in Vicodin, but what works for one person may not work for another, and vice-versa, so he may need to try a different medication, or a higher dosage. Have you consulted his doctor?

The FDA warns that Percocet carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth.

Ref: Percocet Information

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I have tried all that were in your message and more. I am now on bupenophrine. Still have some discomfort, but it is tolerable. My pain management prescribes it for me. Not every doctor can. Hope this helps.

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