Which Dosage Of Vicodin Is The Best
UpdatedWhich dosage of Vicodin is the most effective or strongest? My family physician put me on 5/500, but my surgeon has put me on 7.5/325. Is one supposed to do more then the other one?
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Hi marie,
Vicodin 5/500 contains (5 mg) of Hydrocodone and (500 mg) of Acetaminophen; Vicodin 7.5/325 contains (7 mg) of Hydrocodone and (325 mg) of Acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is the narcotic pain reliever and is much stronger than Acetaminophen-which is included to increase the effects of the narcotic. That being said, I believe that the surgeon gave you a somewhat stronger dose since 7.5/325 contains (2.5 mg) more of the narcotic than 5/500. Medication effects each individual differently however. The surgeon may have given you a dose with less Acetaminophen seeing as it can be very damaging to the liver. Depending on who has seen you longer and who knows more of your medical history may help you to determine which dose to take. Personally I think- the less Acetaminophen the better, Hydrocodone is still very strong though and may become habit forming. Please take into consideration that I am not a medical doctor and this information should not be mistaken for medical advice.
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