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re: I just got prescribed the pain pill 'Norco.' Can I get some advice from the OT?
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:35 pm to RLDSC FAN
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:35 pm to RLDSC FAN
depends on the person.
I know people with chronic pain who are addicted, despite what they say.
I also know people who take them occasionally.
I’ve taken for injuries. I became mildly addicted. One to two a day for 5-6 weeks after the pain disappeared and then stopped.
Just remember the longer you take them the harder it is to get off and severe the withdrawal will be.
5mg isn't a high dosage or highly addictive. 7.5 is closer and 10 mg is more on the level of where addictions start to come from. But in general it’s not even the best you could of gotten. You’ll be fine.
Try Tylenol 800, instead, if the pain isn’t that bad.
Or take the Norco and try to control yourself.
I know people with chronic pain who are addicted, despite what they say.
I also know people who take them occasionally.
I’ve taken for injuries. I became mildly addicted. One to two a day for 5-6 weeks after the pain disappeared and then stopped.
Just remember the longer you take them the harder it is to get off and severe the withdrawal will be.
5mg isn't a high dosage or highly addictive. 7.5 is closer and 10 mg is more on the level of where addictions start to come from. But in general it’s not even the best you could of gotten. You’ll be fine.
Try Tylenol 800, instead, if the pain isn’t that bad.
Or take the Norco and try to control yourself.
This post was edited on 5/23/18 at 1:39 pm
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Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:36 pm to atxfan
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My advice is to follow the advice of the medical professional whose opinion you initially sought out and not the advice of randoms on a message board.
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Take them as needed, which means when you're in severe pain.
Guess your one of those “randoms”
This post was edited on 5/23/18 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:41 pm to RLDSC FAN
Doctors are prudes, so be sure to double the prescribed amount for a better time.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:53 pm to RLDSC FAN
Be honest with yourself about how they affect you because they do different things to different people. If you take one, feel groggy and go to sleep for a while you will probably never get addicted.
If you take one and it makes you feel better than you ever have and gives you tons of energy you should probably stop right there and get rid of them.
If you take one and it makes you feel better than you ever have and gives you tons of energy you should probably stop right there and get rid of them.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:55 pm to Beessnax
Agree 100% with your comment.
Had to learn my lesson the hard way.
Had to learn my lesson the hard way.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:55 pm to RLDSC FAN
175 Americans die everyday from Opioid addiction.
ETA: 176.
ETA: 176.
This post was edited on 5/23/18 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:56 pm to RLDSC FAN
It doesn’t work for me when I have taken it.... but watch out for constipation.... good luck... if it doesn’t work ask your doc for dilauded....
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:58 pm to atxfan
And that medical professional will continue to prescribe him pain meds until he’s hooked
Posted on 5/23/18 at 1:59 pm to RLDSC FAN
just take it when you are supposed to and go back to the dr. when he tells you too...it's not an answer to the pain,just a temporary crutch.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:00 pm to dukke v
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dilauded.
Learned about this tPOS drug from the biggest a-hole on 600lb life.
frick doctors who overprescribe this.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:01 pm to RLDSC FAN
Yes, that's usually how it is prescribed to patients. Usually 5/325 1 every 4 hours or 5/325 2 every 6 hours. Most of the time it says to just take 1, but if need be you can take 2 every 6. The danger is exceeding the 4000mg/day limit of Acetaminophen, which when used in large amounts can cause liver damage. As far as addiction goes, short term intermittent usage usually doesn't cause problems, but hydrocodone use over extended periods of time can be a problem. Seeing a pain specialist is a good idea, but if there's any way to avoid being on Norco long term, it is highly recommended. Have you tried alternating 400mg Ibuprofen and 300mg Acetaminophen every 4-6 hours? That combo actually has better analgesic effect than Norco, but you don't get the narcotic effect.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:04 pm to RLDSC FAN
Been on Norco for 3 years now for my back (degenerative disc, arthritis, spondylolisthesis, etc).
Prescribed 3 a day, as needed. Occasionally take half around lunch at work on a bad day and take one at night before bed to keep the pain from waking me up.
I don't find it overly addicting in terms of the need to have one if no pain is present. Just using it as a treatment regimen to delay back surgery as long as possible.
Prescribed 3 a day, as needed. Occasionally take half around lunch at work on a bad day and take one at night before bed to keep the pain from waking me up.
I don't find it overly addicting in terms of the need to have one if no pain is present. Just using it as a treatment regimen to delay back surgery as long as possible.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:04 pm to RLDSC FAN
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I just got prescribed the pain pill 'Norco.' Can I get some advice from the OT?
are they the yellow's? The yellow's are hard to find these days....
so Im told
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:05 pm to TheHarahanian
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TheHarahanian
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If it was made at Norco, I wouldn't ingest it.
Pot call kettle black much?
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:06 pm to atxfan
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My advice is to follow the advice of the medical professional whose opinion you initially sought out and not the advice of randoms on a message board.
A lot of people did this and ended up being addicts.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:10 pm to RLDSC FAN
My doctor gave me a prescription for opana because I stubbed my toe and it hurt. This is a great medicine. I'm so appreciative.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:24 pm to little billy
Opana is rediclous. I used to get the yellow stop signs on the street for $15, good times.
I'm coming up 4 years sober on October this year, it was a long and tortured road. Started with RX pills for a wreck and surgery, and ended with the horse.
I'm coming up 4 years sober on October this year, it was a long and tortured road. Started with RX pills for a wreck and surgery, and ended with the horse.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
Very addictive. I’ll meet you and take them off your hands and properly dispose of them.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:52 pm to RLDSC FAN
If you can handle the pain until you know what is going on and start taking steps to make it better, you should not take it. Just take otc pain killer.
Posted on 5/23/18 at 2:54 pm to RLDSC FAN
I would try to stick to OTC if possible. If you have ANY other alternative to opioids, take it. If you have never taken it before, you don't know how your body will react to it. For some, one dose triggers the chemical reaction in your brain and you are done for. You can lose control over your entire life without even realizing it with the best of intentions and following your doc's orders. Docs around here toss that stuff around with no concern for the potential consequences to the patient. I deal with people every day who did just what you are about to do and it destroyed them.
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