Percocet Vs Norco (Top voted first)

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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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The Percocet is way better then the Norco, and the reason is because Percocet contains Oxycodone and Norco contains Hydrocodone. What im trying to say is Oxycodone is a stronger and longer lasting Opiate then Norco. {Edited for safety} just make sure to watch how much Tylenol/Acetaminophen ur taking, try not to take more 4000 to 5000mgs cause it can damage ur liver.
The best Percocet you can get is 10-650 and 10-325
The best Norco you can get is 10-325 or Lorcets which are 10-650 .
Hope this helped in anyway at all and fell free to ask me any questions u have about Perscription Medications, my mom is a Pharmacist and im going to college to become one so fell free to ask any questions at all and they will be answered 100% honestly to the best of my knowledge.

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To provide a comparison here for anyone seeking such information in the future....

A 6.67mg dosage of Oxycodone (in Percocet) is all it takes to equal each 10mg dosage of Hydrocodone (in Vicodin, Norco and Lortab).

Thus, the Oxycodone is the stronger medication.

However, the strength may not actually matter as much as which one works best for the person in pain that requires relief. No matter how strong something is and how effective it has been proven to be, some people find that they get no relief and they have to try something else.

For example, when Darvocet was on the market, it contained a very mild narcotic Propoxyphene, with Acetaminophen, but there are people who found it worked great for them and that they go no relief at all when switching to something, such as Percocet that is actually much, much stronger.

You can learn more Oxycodone details here. and you can learn more Vicodin details here.

And to Shane, I really hope you are okay, because they are the same medication, just under different brand names, so if you're allergic to one, you shouldn't take the other.

Are there any questions I can help with?

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Do some research and smoke medical marijuana. Don't be hardheaded and say "it's bad". Theirs documented cases of it helping with chronic pain. YouTube it and you will find interviews from said people and how cannabis saved their lives, and kept them from turning to pharmaceuticals, which have long term side effects. Stop killing yourselves. And before any of you say something ridicilous, how many deaths are caused by marijuana a year, and how many deaths are cause by these narcotics? What side effects are their from marijuana besides getting sleepy an hungry? Our bodies have natural cannabinoid receptors which are there to receive the cannabinoids from marijuana! All these pills do is damage your liver and make you an addict, not to mention cause stomache ulsers. And yes I know this is try because I have seen it first hand, my mother has almost died twice due to stomache ulcers bursting from her dependency to norco.
Just educate yourselves!

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Sorry so far away but I just got diagnost with cancer after a xray showed a possible back fracture. I get 10 mg perks from the corner drug store 2087 e Florida ave, hemet, ca 92544 (951)-658-7207. Hope you are on this side of L.A. any pharmacy can order those for you I suggest looking for a corner drug store in your area. If you have a legit need the feds are not trying to take them from you. But you would never know it by the way places like walgreens are acting. I zuggest you call this pharmacy b4 coming some have issues with scripts outside their county. They are making life hell on those that have a legit need cuz they cant keep their children out of the medicine cabinet. Their kids will just find some other thing to o.d. on. It is so sad what hell they are putting people who need these meds to complete any normal daily functions. Without mine I would be useless. Could not get out of bed. Sorry needed to vent abit. Look for mom and pop pharmacies. They will get you your meds surely if have legit reasons. Good luck

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Dear Mr. MedicineMan -- I read one of your posts and it seemed authentic and thorough. I wonder if you can help me with my question(s) and possibly, if I need a solution -- help me find a suitable/effective solution:

Generally, I take 10/325 Norco ~4x/day via Rx. I couldnt get to my MD this week & a family member gave me 4 Ten mg Percocet to take.

QUESTION: (1) How long will the percocet last in my system? Analysis may be carried out by a med lab for further / more precise results.

I am a 54 yr old over weight female. Spinal issues with severe/chronic pain. I weigh ~214 lbs (yes, I know...I know. Gotta get on that) I am approximately 5 feet 6 inches. Sluggish (hypo) thyroid. Limited exercise due to compression fracture to L5 and broken L4 vertebrae.

Since I am permitted to take 4 10/325 Norco daily --- my question is will the Oxycodone / Percocet appear as a different result?

In your opinion, is there an effective way to metabolize the percocet more quickly -- and -- if I refill a 10/325 Norco Rx and begin to take those as prescribed would an analysis have enough sensitivity to know the difference between Percocet and/vs Norco?

Yes, I know I need to lose weight. The spinal injury has made it VERY difficult to get any cardio -- but still: No excuses.

Would so appreciate authentic answers to my questions.

Thanks for your help, taking the time to answer and your kindness!

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I too have DDD, Arthritis, have had 4 Back Surgeries, steel inserted in final one. Percocet usually helps My pain and I probably am technically "Adicted". I find better, LONGER relief than with Norco. All the Best. Mike

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Have you tried Fentanyl? I have severe back pain and I was trying every pain medication with not enough pain relief. My pain management doc put me on the Fentanyl pain patch and I finally got relief. I couldn't believe it! I started out on 50mg and now I'm on 100 plus I take Percocet 10/325 3 to 4 times a day for breakthrough pain. When you first start on Fentanyl most Drs have you change it every 3 days then if you find its wearing off by the 3rd day they change it to every 2 days. I hope this helps someone. PS I'm a girl and I find the best place to wear the patch is on my chest or right below the breast. There isn't much friction or pressure there from clothing. I also prefer the Mylan brand of patch because it is clear and much smaller than any other brand. The company will also send you free patch covers for people that have a hard time keeping the patch stuck on their skin. You have to call them and request it though. I like to use patch covers because the patch is more secure. They are very thin and transparent.

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I usually take 10 325 yellow v norcos, i just got a prescription of oxycondone 523 10/325 can you tell me what would be the difference between the two? Thank you.

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mimi,

If you are still available to help a fellow pp out in locating a local medical source for my prescription of 10/325 percocet (or generic oxycodone/apap 10/325), I would surely be grateful. SO grateful, because my pain has been getting worse and worse over the years since my accident!! Please let me know privately. Thank you for anything you might be able to do…..I live in Los Angeles CA.

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I have DDD, failed back syndrome, fibro, and an SCS implant. 3 surgeries so far:
1 lambodiscectomy for sciatic pain L4-5 in 2009 (hugely successful)
1 Spinal cord stimulator implant T3-4 in Feb, 2011 (30-50% effective on mid back)
2nd SCS lead revisioin (because it stopped working) just 2 weeks ago.

I have a Pain Management doctor who gives me:
trigger point injections (no steroids) all over my back, mostly upper thoracic
cervical epidurals
probiotics (these have helped tremendously)
neurontin 600mg as needed, usually 1.5/day
clonazepam 1mg x 1/day
norco 10/325mg x 1-1.5/day
methedone 5mg x 2-3/day

When I first came to see this PM doctor I was taking 4-6 norco/day. Now that is down to 1-1.5 norco/day. The injections, probiotics and the implant, coupled with the meds listed above, have allowed me to live a much more normal, productive life. I will always have severe limitations, good days and bad. I will probably always have pain, but I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a good Pain management doctor. They are experts in monitoring heavy doses of strong pain medication. If you are taking large amounts of narcotics, you absolutely must get a good PM specialist, imho.

If you're having trouble filling Rx, find a 'medical pharmacy'. One located in a hospital, or, in my case, in the same building as your neurosurgeon. They are used to dealing with patients who are going into surgery or just dealing with large amounts of narcotics. Pharmacies, in general, will NOT tell you over the phone if they have narcotics in stock. I believe this is by law.

If you're not satisfied with your PM, find another one. If you're unhappy with your pharmacy, ask your PM or surgeon to recommend one. A place like 'Target pharmacy' is going to treat you like a drug addict.

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I absolutely agree! Medical marijuana is great for chronic pain. I had a back surgery 8 years ago that went wrong and have been in pain ever since. I have been on everything from fentanyl patches to percocet to neurontin, methadone, norcos, somas, valium and everything in between. I now smoke medical marijuana. I am not addicted to any pharmaceuticals and there are no side effects. Thank God I live in Michigan where it is legal, And for all you naysayers out there you don't have to smoke medical marijuana there are other ways to take it but do not give you a high effect whatsoever. It is medicine after all.

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I have severe neuropathy. I've taken, neurontin, lyrica, and many pain pills. Pain pills never worked for long and I found myself having to take more and more. I've been on suboxine for over a year and live a pain free life.

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Morning......I was google-ing pain meds and this thread showed up. I am hoping you can help. I have fibro and horrific lower back pain. I am currently on "2 Norco every 4 to 6 hours" in all actuality it is 2.5 every 4 hours. The new drug regulations have totally screwed me as I can't get a prescription that will last me until the next one can be filled. My doctor is willing to write me whatever I need, but I just don't know what to try next. Is there something in the same family as Norco, but much stronger? Do you know of a website that would be able to help me understand the difference in the pain meds? I have been taking these pain meds for years and I feel sure that there is something better out there.....I just don't know what it is, or how to find it. (My doctor is a general and an endocrinologist, but she has helped me more than all of the other doctors I have seen, including the pain management doctors.) I have tried a lot of things and nothing has worked as well as the Norco. I shouldn't say "didn't work as well", I really mean "The side-effects aren't worth the relief".....Oxycodone/Oxycontin/Pain Patches: Swelled legs to the point of broken blood vessels, cankles, and the pain and exhaustion of dragging around tree trunks. Honestly, I don't even know what it is in them that makes that happen. If I just knew that I would think I would have a better chance of finding something else... They prescribed Tramadol, but the pharmacist is adamant about not taking the Tramadol while taking Norco. I am so tired of being in pain because I can't take what I really need, so that I don't run completely out before I can get a refill.

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Thank You. I agree 200% I have had 3 failed neck surgeries and was scheduled for a 4th until I finally found a doctor to tell me that no matter how many mine will just fail I have degenerative arthritis in just about every joint started in my neck. I was Proud to be Drug Free my Whole life only tried pot at 18 like twice not really a drinker but in 2007 with my 1st surgery & fusions titanium plates in my neck permanent nerve damage in my left hand. The Nurontin that they gave me for the never pain not only made me a emotional roller coster on top of amnesia and I was driving my children around. I couldn't find a pain management after all the laws changed to follow me because I refused the cortisone shots they didn't help only a 50 lb weight gain and with that depression. I started the legal way got my recommendation at 40 it was hard & still is to not feel stigmatized as a pot head but it doesn't feel that way. I was up to 13 pills as my morning dose just to get out of bed. I'm down to 2 because I dropped all the others and medical maraj has replaced the rest. I did have a spinal cord stimulater put in in nov 2013 which has also helped a great deal wish the positioning was better but the neck is hard to placement. My future goal is to be off the last 2. Almost off my ms contin to date & changing norcos to oxy/cets to get me off completely. Good luck Possitive vibes and good health=)

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Neuropathy shouldn't be treated with percocet anyways it needs to be treated with something like gabapentin or lyrica they are specifically for that type of pain. I have neuropathy myself and they are the only thing that give me relief!

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Sounds legit to me! These pain pills are a vicious cycle of continued need for more and more with stronger doses... Find yourself running short and looking to buy off the street etc...

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I have been on Hydro 10/325 for 2 years 2 ever 4 hours. I was in a sever car accident, couple years later I feel from a machine that blew out both knees, had surgery on both ended up with a staff infection in one knee that took 48% mobility from that leg. I wake each morning in pain and through out the night I wake crying because my legs hurt so bad it even hurts to walk. I was told by doctors no surgery can fix the damage because it is nerve damage as well as my joints are to damage to replace and muscle mass. To top it all off I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 diffuse b cell non hodgkins lymphoma. It seems from the moment I hit 30 it was one thing or another. I have a pill case now and I feel like a pharmacy. So i asked my doctor to please change my meds where I am taking less pain pills. So he switched me to oxycodone 5/325 2x every 4 hours. I am scared to take them because i was told they are stronger then my hydros. that a 5 mg oxy is equivalent to a 10 mg hydro. So I do not see where I am taking less if it is the same just stronger narco. Can someone help me to understand this

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We also have opioid receptors in our brains. Medical marijuana would be great if it were legal in every state. But it isn't. Most certainly not in my state. I'd much prefer cannabis to pills, but a lot of us are SOL. My Dr. Requires random UA's, & if a patient comes up positive for any illegal drug, alcohol, additional pain meds he hasn't prescribed, higher levels of the drugs he writes than you are allowed, or even an absence of the medications he provides (this tells him that you may be deferring meds if they aren't in your system) then you are dismissed from care immediately. Period. While your suggestion is a decent one, the points that you argue in support of your POV need some fine tuning. :0)

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Thanks for Info... You might just want to check your Spelling or just Proof-Read your Statements Bro. (All do respect..) Victor... Thanks Again Bro. The word is spelled "Feel" not Fill.

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You've got to be honest and communicate as openly as you can and make sure you are expressing just how the pain is affecting your life. One pain pill every 12 hours isn't en to cover your pain. Norco only lasts 4-6 hours...depending on your metabolism could be less. Sounds like you have moderate to severe pain and the medication doseage should be reevaluated.

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