Vicodin Forums (Page 4)

Am Female Around 60ish And Have been diagnosed with MS. I have had Fibro since 1989. I am so tired of being in pain, I told my current Doctor that the number of Vicodin ES she gives me each month leaves me without pain meds the last week of each month. She immediately cut my meds to ONE REGULAR VICODIN A DAY!!!!! She is now convinced I am drug seeking I am mortified -- I am left speechless and in pain. She told me to "deal" with it...this is a County Doctor....help anyone out there please post your info if you have some --- thank you so much,, Sandy ## Have you heard of or checked out the Simi Pain Management Center? Sounds like it might be local for you. Simi Pain Management Center 1350 E. Los Angeles Ave. Third Floor, Suite 3A Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ph: (805) 504-4810 www.simip...

6 REPLIES

Can this be a Vicodin or generic, or Percocet or generic? It is an oblong white tablet with Ax5307. It came back when I was searching it as a possible 5 milligram Vicodin. ## What's the oblong white tablet with Ax5307. I found it on my car floor ## NO NO NO! It's Acyclovir 800mg, an antiviral drug most commonly prescribed for people with Herpes. ## Mason is correct, Apotex Corp does list it as containing 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is most commonly used to treat, or suppress Herpes outbreaks, both genitally and orally. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. You can view more information by clicking this NDC code: 68084-0109 Is there anything else I can help with?

3 REPLIES

They are added so that one cannot dissolve the pills and administer them intravenously. Go ahead add some water to a pill and you will see what i mean. ## You are so wrong, that's not what they're for. Get help buddy. ## The specs in vicodin is only coloring solely for identification purposes. It helps distinguish them from similar pills. Being a narcotic it helps paramedics identify them in a possible overdose. Its not there to prevent abuse like some believe. ## I'm in treatment now for hep c. Sure am glad I have the strength to erase that enlightening news!!! Anyway, I had a feeling there was something up with that! ## The red spots in Vicodin are a dye so people do not insufflate the pill. They have also started putting blockers in them so people don't feel that ...

4 REPLIES

I think someone switched my Vicodin with something else. Is there anything that looks like I would be taking a Vicodin and wouldn't notice? I believe this happened because when I was taking the Vicodin it relieved my pain to be at least bearable. Now it just seems to not work at all. ## Yes that could be... do u 1st have anyone else living with you that could have done this? Look on the prescription pain medication that you were prescribed and there should be numbers or a letter & numbers following it engraved on the pill. Type that into Google or whatever you have for your Internet provider is & “ASK” what medication those letter/numbers are referring to? It should tell you and most “good” selections should also provide you with at least one picture ...

2 REPLIES

I first took Vicodin about 20 years ago and I noticed that it made me fell like I thought I should feel if I was "normal". It wasn't a high or a buzz. It just brought my mood and focus up to a level where I thought it should be. I have brought it up to my doctors in the past and they just kind of shrug their shoulder. I'm 50 years old, taking 60mg Adderall & Citalopram each, day but it doesn't work as well as Vicodin. My inability to focus and lack of energy has affected my life drastically and it's become very serious in terms of finding & keeping a job and my health. Also, I'm aware of the addiction dangers but that is not an issue. I take a Vicodin maybe 2 or 3 times a month for back pain. What I'm trying to find out is if anybody else is aware...

3 REPLIES

I have been seen by the lexington va for 2 years now with constant back pain. I've had shots and therapy for the pain. The only thin my PCM is giving me is tramadol which I have been on for 2 years and is just not doing anything to help. ## Due to the new regulations that have been put in place, if you're looking outside of the VA, you'll need to see a pain management specialist to possibly have anything stronger prescribed. Have you tried asking your doctor to refer you to someone that can help more? Most VA's have their own pain management clinics. Have you tried that, yet? ## There are no new regulations stating only pain management drs can treat chronic pain. Although many drs prefer not to treat it. You can try another primary care dr or you can ask your primary car...

21 REPLIES

i found a white oval pill with 176 on it and one line on the other side. no other markings, just 176 and the line. found in my daughter's car while driving it. cant find it anywhere online. please help. thanks ## its a vicoden 10. i have one sitting in front of me...hello call poison control. ## where did you find that information. that is not a vicodin 10. i am a nurse and I know what all types of vicodin and hydrocodone pills look like. I have one of those pills too and I cannot seem to find any information on it. ## hi, i found the information about the pill you found... It is listed under the Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Medicines, although it is NOT a vicodin [1]. It is manufactured by a company of Caraco Pharmaceuticals. The pill has 10mg of hydrocodone and 325mg of Acetaminophen...

53 REPLIES

I am currently taking Tramadol for lower back pain. It is not cutting it. It has been suggested to me to try Norco or Vicodin for more strentgh. do you agree? ## Norco and Vicodin are both brand names for the same medication, which is Acetaminophen coupled with the narcotic Hydrocodone. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, constipation, dizziness and dry mouth. However, only you and your doctor can decide if it is necessary for you to try something else. Is it your doctor that's advising you to do so? ## actually it is a registered nurse I know. I want to ask my doctor about it after I get some more info. I am also taking "SOMA" as a muscle relaxer. Any knoeledge of this? ## Soma contains the active ingredient Carisoprodol, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, ...

14 REPLIES

substituted for vicodin is hydrocodone acetaminophen 5/500 white oblong shaped tablet imprinted with l544 and has an expiration date of 03/09/2013. Can this still be used safely? ## Hello, Zettie! How are you? White, oblong tablets with L544 on them are not Hydrocodone, nor any type of narcotic. These tablets are manufactured by Perrigo and they list them as containing 650mgs of Acetaminophen in an extended release formulation. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and headache. Regarding expired medications, most tablets don't become dangerous, once they are expired, but they do tend to lose effectiveness, so you should dispose of them. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can 4 year old 10mg hydrocodone still be taken and effective fo...

6 REPLIES

Vicodin on one side no numbers what's the mg? Help will be greatly appreciated. Not sure how detailed they want my message to be ## Hello, Mick! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories and they list it as containing 5mgs of Hydrocodone and 500mgs of Acetaminophen. This dosage is no longer being manufactured. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Gold oblong pill with weird looking V, not a Vicodin V I don't think on one side and no markings on the other side.

2 REPLIES

I have an abscessed tooth, and my dentist prescribed me vicodin 5/300. Every 4-6 hrs as needed. If one doesnt do the trick do you think it would be safe to take 1 and a 1/2 to 2 every 4-6 hrs as needed? ## It should be fine. Your tooth should stop hurting in 2-3 days and you'll have left overs anyways. Don't take more than you need though or we will see you back on here asking how to kick opiate addiction. Seriously though, the 5='s 5miligrams of the narcotics part of the pill and 10 won't hurt you any. also, take it just before the pain starts as you wouldn't want to wait for the pain to start and have to wait for the meds to kick in 45 minutes later. ## Vicodin 5/300 is a low dose of narcotic plus 300mg of Tylenol. Taking 2 for an abscess every 4 to 6 hours is appr...

4 REPLIES

I recently had to take a blood test for my doctor that prescribes my Hydrocodone because I was just unable to give a urine sample. I had recently been sick and for 3 days did not take my Hydrocodone and i was a day late to go get them refilled so i missed another whole day of pills. I am wondering could this be why i got a letter from him stating i tested negative for it and he has now dismissed me from his practice? ## This happened to me too. Id like to know why it's always negative?

1 REPLY

if i have filled a prescription for vicodin can get percocet few days later without trouble from the pharmacy not filling because I had the other medicine filled. ## Hello, Pat! How are you? I'm not sure what the policy is on this now and suggest you check with your pharmacy. If you've been prescribed the Percocet to replace the other, since it's a stronger analgesic, they may fill it. However, if you're trying to take both, at the same time, they likely won't. Is there anything else I can help with? ## That's correct! It depends on the Vicodin amount & usually if the second script is stronger they will have to fill it! If you make this a habit though, The pharmacy will deny you & the government will probably get involved~You can go to jail for this now! ...

4 REPLIES

are the white 853 any good are you strong are they really just weak ## Hello, Mat! How are you? This tablet contains 10mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Learn more Norco details here. The only way to find out if it will work for you is by trying it. Some people have problems with some generics, but others never notice a difference. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Norco sux. There’s a filler in it that causes constipation in some ppl inc me. I can’t use it. I prefer the other kind. Good luck

2 REPLIES

Well i dont like it. I know i will not use walgreens anymore for my vicotin this med. Makes me drowsy it dont really help with the pain but put me to sleep i want the regualr vicotin it helps with the pain n i can move n spend good times with my grandchildren cook now i only sleep ## This medication is listed by Watson as containing 10mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen, which is a generic for Vicodin. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being of habit forming. and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation. Has there been any change? How are you feeling, now? ## Me who wants out of pain, You have the right to have your BRAND NAME VICODIN filled if they stock it and YOUR PREPARED TO COVER THE PRICE O...

3 REPLIES

What the heck did they take vicodin off the market for? I know acetaminophen.... bad for your liver?.. the main ingreediant in over the counter tylenol. Ten years ago I was in a accident and broke my back and femur now I'm paralyzed and have had six surgery's and need to know what they are going to replace vicodin with (that works)!! I am not a drug addict, if I wanted to get high I'd smoke marijuana or do street drugs, but I don't want that. What I want is the pain relief like I got from the 660 vicodin that was working fine before they took it away. Now there are days that I lay in bed for 14 hours. I only took half a pill in the morning and the other half at dinner. And I have never had any of these side effects they say are caused by vicodin. Now I got norco10/325 an...

11 REPLIES

Can you tell me what 80 nanograms means? Is it high lawfully? I've been told by the emergency room. After a few days I called and asked about results, having been pulled over, having my truck towed and getting a citation, not arrested or cuffed, and when I called to confirm my driver hearing, the women said, "oh honey you don't need to worry, your levels are so low don't worry about it". I then called back 2 more times to get different points of bids and all of then said, "I cant talk about this to you" once they realized it was me. So my "CITATION" was on Jan 2017, almost a year and month to the date. Just yesterday I was told I had a level of 80 nanograms of Vicodin. I have severe pain. My lawyer couldn't or wouldn't tell me if it was 80% na...

2 REPLIES

Is this the same as Vicodin ## Hello, Amy! How are you? A round, white tablet with RDY on one side and the numbers 292 on the opposite side is listed as containing 50mgs of Sumatriptan, the active ingredient in Imitrex, which is most commonly used to treat migraines. So no, it is not the same as Vicodin, nor is it related to it, since it's not a narcotic of any type. Learn more Imitrex details here. It's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, pressure sensations and malaise. Is there anything else I can help with? ## 292 rdy. Is it relative to suboxone? Would I be able to detox from it? ## Sumatriptan is a drug I've never heard of. This Information was extremely helpful!! I am happy it will not interfere with my daily activities including driving. Thank you so much! ## ...

5 REPLIES

I took it for pain but have a urine test. I want to know how long do I have to stop my prescribed medicine before it shows up. The test is next tuesday. I have chronic pain and its prescribed but I dont want it to show up. ## If u have A script be real....if it shows up u okay. If u messed up say it. if u have a drug test and have a prescription.u cant get in trouble. wow dont Get high till u take the urine. ## Opiods stay in your system for 3 days per my pain management doctor. ## if you have a rx for medicine your doctor will expect it to show up, otherwise he will think you are selling it on the street or not using it. In that case he will not prescribe it any longer and assume you are not taking it as another reasonable conclusion. If your MD and the script say take every day or two...

6 REPLIES

I recently took a urine test that showed no pain meds in my system what will hapen next when I go to the pain dr? ## If u signed a pain contract he could tell u to kick rocks you must be selling that is what they will think but u must say honestly doc I was in more pain from throwing out my back and had to take extra vice 4 to 5 days before the test and you did not think to tell him cause you wear feeling better ## I recently took a urine test that showed no pain meds in my system what will hapen next when I go to the pain dr Stop being a drug dealer and take them how you're supposed to...

2 REPLIES