Percocet Only Last 4 Hrs.
UpdatedHad total hip replacement 5 days ago. Percocet 10/325 only last 4 hrs before the pain starts to increase. I've tried to stick it out to at least 5+ hours, but it is too painful. Should I take a Lortab between doses to help me get to 5-6 hrs? Or should I just go ahead and take another percocet? (every 4 hr).
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Talk your dr. You may need something stronger short term.
@DJ,
Because these medications tend to affect each person differently, I believe only you can truly answer that question depending on how your body has responded to them in previous doses. However, over an extended period of time I'd probably be more concerned about acetaminophen toxicity than anything else. Maybe you can ask your doctor if s/he can prescribe something without acetaminophen in order to allow for more flexibility in your dosing regimen? I think it's a shame that these pharmacies are still adding tylenol to an otherwise quality pain reliever when it's benefits clearly don't outweigh the risks; at least in my opinion. I hope your recovery from hip surgery is moving along hastily. Best wishes!
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