Percocet Vs Norco (Page 5)
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I'm taking percocet 10/650mg. I have (DDD), (Athritis), and the list goes on. I have a friend on Norco. Can you tell me what the difference is between them and the highest mg the norco comes in? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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I have been taking norco10325 and then I was diagnosed with lupus n thyroid problems. I had plastic surgery n was cut all the way around which I was bleeding out and burned which went into septicsemia. Also herniated 5 disc in my back. Anyways why don't they just come out with a pill that u only have to take 1 pill instead of a bunch..
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Hi, I'm new here and trying to figure things out. I had a baby back in October via C Section and almost immediately afterwards I started having back problems. At first my doctor said it was due to problems with my epidural. But, it has only gotten worse. 2 months ago I started having severe pain and loss of bladder control. My doctor wasn't open yet do I went to the ER. I hated the way I was treated, I actually felt shamed (I'm in an area that's pretty well known for pill abuse).
After 2 separate MRI's and a short consult with a neurosurgeon, they said I have Cauda Equina syndrome I need back surgery and have a nice day. I saw my primary the following day and she put me on a conference call with my neurologist (I have epilepsy. Controlled for the most part with Keppra and a .25mg xanax during stressful situations). They both recommended me to consult with two neurosurgeons and see what they come up with while they obtained the records from my C Section and epidural. Both neurosurgeons agree that it is Cauda Equina syndrome and I will need surgery. I cannot afford it anytime this year ($1,500 deductible with an 8 month old, too much salall at once). I've since been to a pain management doctor and he prescribed Norco 5mg 2x a day. My last appointment, he moved it to 7.5mg 2x a day. It helps, but not enough. My son is very active, up and down and wanting to be held a lot while teething, and by 4pm, I'm in tears (also, I'm usually up at 4am and can't get to bed till 10pm or later).
I have another appointment next week and I'm just wondering if there is anything that might help me better, longer lasting and a little more effective? I've taken things for different situations before (dental surgery in '99- Demoral, broken tibia in '02- Percocet, car accident in '08- Vicodin, C Section in '14- Percocet 5mg, gallbladder removal in '14- Percocet 5mg) but all those times were accidents or surguries with acute pain. I'm in pain from the minute I wake up. There are times were it becomes more intense, like after lifting my son from his bouncer or play mat, or carrying him for long periods or taking in a large load of groceries, otherwise it's just constant pain. I'm not sure what would be a good option for me. My doctor is sort of new to me and I don't have the level of comfort I have with him that I've built with my primary and neurologist over the years.
I start with a traction table in 2 weeks and I'm getting the approval process started for surgery while I raise the money for the deductible, but it doesn't look like it will happen until December or January.
I know I'm at risk of developing a dependance on these meds, but I cannot keep up with my increasingly active son without them.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you

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You are so right. Addicts have made it impossible to get the proper help. I have degenerative disc disease, severe OA, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, hemangioma tumor at t-5, a fractured coccyx that will never heal properly, also 2 lesions in my brain that cause severe migraines. Both feet, hands, shoulders, knees, spine...everything is eaten up with OA. I have been assigned to two different pain clinics and the only thing they would do was give me injections and give me Lyrica. I just had knee surgery Monday (2 days ago) and they didn't even want to give me Norco. It doesn't kill my pain, so I had to call back for something else. It was like pulling teeth to get percocet. I've never taken it, so I hope it works, but I know once it runs out I will be without anything. This is my opinion: If someone has this many CHRONIC illnesses that will NEVER go away or get better and only progressively get worse, why won't they give that person pain meds??? Seriously, who should care if I were to become addicted to pain meds. I live in white hot soul stealing pain every single day and I'm only 43. My surgeon says I have the health of a 65 y/o. It's sad! I need ongoing help with pain!

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I just started norco#5 and I want to know what is the difference between percocet #5

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This is the first time taking narco#5 and I just wanted to know the different between percocet which is the better

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I was given Norco 325 for 12 dental extractions, to get immediate dentures along with steroids and antibiotics and 600mg acetomeniphen

I am still very uncomfortable but wondered if this pain medicine should be enough?

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I been dealing w pain for over 10 years or more. severe bad disc in my back bulged heardnated tears lower lumbar 3 & 4 pain goes down my right leg. arthritis and some other problems my back. severe migraines about 5 a month last about 3 to 4 days severe pelvic pain a lot of stomach pain my appendix my gallbladder is out I had a full complete hysterectomy cuz I had cervical cancer but now I have the cancer cells back it's on the walls inside the vagina area I have a lot of stomach problems GERD Barrett's disease etc I also have severe anxiety and panic attacks so when I'm in more pain and that flares up even more I'm on Norco 10-325 3 times a day for a long time I've been through physical therapy cortisone shots chiropractor the stretching thing it just never seemed to work and now I told my doctor and Norco I need one extra pill she knows I take them how I'm supposed to I never have abused them but I've been on the same dose for years your body gets used to it so like I said I'm on 10 325 3 times a day every 5 hours but then she gave me neurontin for at night one pill 300 milligrams only at night I have a lot of allergies I have a hard time taking medicine so I always start low the the norco was working for a while and if I do take an extra pill a day make it for it's much better I just want to know is there something else out there a little bit stronger last longer and take less love maybe she will give me a RX for it and I forgot I also have a hernia in my stomach that is severely painful right now I don't know what to do anymore I'm tired of being in pain I just want something that works I seen two surgeons they don't want to do back surgery because they would have to fuse to disks and my age and they said it could make it worse and then have to go up and fuse more disks I guess a good doctor won't do back surgery a bad doctor would that's what people tell me but I need something a little stronger because this is just a waste taking something is that doesn't work it's useless I'm sorry I'm using my voice thing on my phone if some of my words are messed up I apologize and I didn't use punctuation but anyway that's my story thank you so much

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I have had M.S.for 27 years.That has progressed to lesions in my upper back/spinal that causes pain and with lower disc pain. I had this relapse Feb.2014. Having a hard time with this new control over narcotics which is the only thing that takes the edge off been on Norco since Dec.2014 and it stopped working. I hope these people who abused these meds and made it hell for us,gets Karma back or just pray to send them to hell.

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A norco 10 is stronger than a perc 5 but as equals the perc is stronger like a 10 vs a 10 because oxy is more refined is why it's stronger

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The Dif is that percocets are much much better more of a potent pain med better than about anything out there and they actually go upto 20mg! also you can get both without the Tylenol which is better for your liver.

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I can understand why you are passionate about this subject, considering your mom's issues. Although I don't partake in marijuana, only tried it twice as a teen, I can understand the point you are making. But for me, a pill popper, I'm afraid to ask my PCP for this option. There's is such a stigmatization in being a "marijuana" patient. My family would come unglued if I were using this. I also think there's this fear, at least for me, that kids will have an easier time getting ahold of it. I hope you'll admit that when consuming marijuana you do become somewhat lethargic. Especially when used in excess, like any of the opiates you seem to despise. Marijuana is not for everybody. Our pain is not a so-called "cookie cutter" all for one kind of issue, as far as pain levels go. America is the land of choices and we should be able to make those choices, whenever and whatever we want. I felt I was being scolded by you because of how I have chosen to relieve MY pain. Maybe that wasn't your point, but nonetheless. I think when you are on your "soap box" next time you might be able to pursued people into at least believing in the benefit of this so-called miracle drug. It may be just that, but as people educate themselves on what's out there that may really work, will you find overtime the tolerance or attitude towards a specific something changes. It may take years before most, if not all of us, will sway our belief system.

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Wow! So sick of people who think that marijuana is the cure all, save all. It's not. Do actual research other than "YouTube". It's 10x more damaging to your body than cigarettes and has been linked to and Alzheimer's among other things.

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Im sorry but i live near by....do u need a prescription for that @that pharmacy??

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Norco is Hydrocodone plus 325mg of Tylenol and the highest dose is 10. Percocet is Oxycodone and 325mg of Tylenol, with the highest dosage being 10. Everyone has different pain receptors for opiates. What works best for one person could be totally different for someone else, even in the same or higher dosages. For most people Oxycodone works best, but if your body gets used to it switching to another opiate for awhile could benefit you. My doctor has tried many different combinations with me. The most recent is 15mg of straight Oxycodone 3 to 4 times a day and I take Tylenol with it. I'm also on Fentanyl patch 100 every 48 hours and muscle relaxers. This combined with using my Tens and ice packs my pain is bearable. I also get weekly trigger point injections next to my spine, which instantly numbs the pain so I can be normal for a whole day.

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Go to walmart. They always have it there

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I know this forum is old but I couldn't help but comment on the fact that someone can say that they are going to college at all when they spell feel "fell" not once but twice. Then to go on and basically encourage someone to take both of these at the same time? Not to say that it would kill you but what type of person studying to be a pharmacist would give this type of advice? The fact that such a simple word is misspelled shows how credible the advice is.

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Now that they are in the same schedule, I don't see why your Dr. would not mind. Percocet is stronger and has different side affects. It will constipate you more than Hydrocodene. My Dr. switched me.

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Percocet is Oxycodone. It's stronger than Norco, which is Hydrocodone like Lortab. Both are now schedule 2. Until recently, only Percocet was schedule 2. But factors such as abuse, led to Hydrocodone being put in that schedule.

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I actually take over 30 meds a day.I'm only 35 and I'm tired of this. Now they just sent a new medication over and I don't know the name or its use. I've not.taken.any medication for a few days.and now.it's.worse. don't know what to do now.

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I AM TAKING NORCO 7.50 MG 4 X A DAY IT ONLY SEEMS TO LAST 2 HR I TOOK A 1/2 PERCOCET LAST NIGHT AND IT WORKED GREAT HOW CAN I GET MY DOCTOR TO SWITCH ME TO PERCOCET

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