Reviewer: greg, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have had arthritis for years and just satarted taking hydrocodone with no side affects and great pain relief. i cant take anti inflamatories because my doctor realised it was causing me to get viral meneigitis.i have had it 13 times in the last 10 years.when i get out of the hospital dr puts me on vicodin for headaches so it only made sense to use it for arthritis as well.he recomended ultram f ... Show Full Comment

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i have had arthritis for years and just satarted taking hydrocodone with no side affects and great pain relief. i cant take anti inflamatories because my doctor realised it was causing me to get viral meneigitis.i have had it 13 times in the last 10 years.when i get out of the hospital dr puts me on vicodin for headaches so it only made sense to use it for arthritis as well.he recomended ultram first but i hade bad side affects.so vicodin it is.my dr gave me 5/500 allowed 100 per mo. he didnt give me the 700s because he states that it contains more tylenol and to much can be lethal. ican take more of the 500s have limit is 8 per day.
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Reviewer: red011075, 25-34 Male

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excellent

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excellent
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Reviewer: summer810, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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As with all medications, we must ask ourselves, does the benefits of taking a medication outweigh the risks. Chronic pain affects our daily living. Yes, our systems may become dependent on this medication as it is a narcotic; but if taken strictly as directed, it can improve our quality of living and every day life. If a condition improves, and pain no longer presents a significant problem, then ... Show Full Comment

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As with all medications, we must ask ourselves, does the benefits of taking a medication outweigh the risks. Chronic pain affects our daily living. Yes, our systems may become dependent on this medication as it is a narcotic; but if taken strictly as directed, it can improve our quality of living and every day life. If a condition improves, and pain no longer presents a significant problem, then weaning off this pain medication rather than abruptly stopping, should decrease withdrawal symptoms. I for one am glad that I am prescribed this medication because it helps make my pain bearable, and that makes each day a little brighter.
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Reviewer: SouthernBelle, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started taking this 1 wk ago for hip osteoarthritis. After 1 wk; I can sleep through the night. However, after walking thru Wal-Mart supercenter last night; I was in great pain and was sitting or lying down the rest of the evening. I'm glad hubby came home to bring groceries in. I exceeded my daily dose by two pills. But, at least I slept through the night. Is this common? I thought it was going ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking this 1 wk ago for hip osteoarthritis. After 1 wk; I can sleep through the night. However, after walking thru Wal-Mart supercenter last night; I was in great pain and was sitting or lying down the rest of the evening. I'm glad hubby came home to bring groceries in. I exceeded my daily dose by two pills. But, at least I slept through the night. Is this common? I thought it was going to relieve my pain so I could get back to my regular routine. It doesn't appear that will happen and I'm bummed.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Be warned, EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE! I am currently recovering from vicodin, and yes I took just what my doc prescribed and at the intervals he set. Any hydrocodone based pain killer will do it to you. I'll admit they work great, don't be fooled that it wont hook you if your on it over a couple weeks. Cronic pain or not, I wont go back to it.

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Be warned, EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE! I am currently recovering from vicodin, and yes I took just what my doc prescribed and at the intervals he set. Any hydrocodone based pain killer will do it to you. I'll admit they work great, don't be fooled that it wont hook you if your on it over a couple weeks. Cronic pain or not, I wont go back to it.
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