Re: Question about the Vicodin

[Guest guest]

Hydrocodone is the generic version of Vicodin and I have been taking

it for 8 years now. Taking more than the prescribed amount, for

instance 3 pills at a time instead of the prescribed 1 pill will

eventually cause problems. Mixing high doses with alcohol also will

cause a problem with your liver over a period of time.

The use of Vicodin within a reasonable dose is not going to melt your

liver in a short amount of time, nor is it unduly hard on your organs

if taken as directed.

Quite a bit of research goes into pharmaceuticals before they are

approved by the FDA and it does not seem logical to prescribe a

product that is so hazardous that your doctor wants to take you off of

it right away.

If there is any risk for later, I have to take that chance because I

need the pain relief right now. I'll just have to deal with any

potential problems later, -if- they start to show at all.

Remember that " might " and " could " are not an absolute, immediate pain

relief is.

Use caution if a doctor says or does something that is not backed up

with facts, hard research, and testimony from patients that are taking

the medication.

Stay informed and be as healthy as possible.

[Guest guest]

I am not so sure that the hydrocodone in vicodin is as bad for the liver as the

Tylenol they put in it.  Now Tylenol is one of the worst drugs for the kidneys

the way I understand it.  But I believe that if you do not take a really large

dose of tylenol everyday, it should not be a problem.  I believe the maximum

adult dose for someone without any liver problems or kidney problems is about

3000mg a day.  I don't take anywhere near that amount.  I never take any other

products with Tylenol in it.  I take under 2000mg a day total in my

hydrocodone. 

But, also alot of doctors just don't WANT to prescribe it because they are

afraid of you " getting addicted " or they are afraid of their own license in

reference to the DEA.  Which I think if you have a really chronic illness with

pain, the DEA won't mess with them.  (just my thougts).  Also, narcotics such as

Vicodin do not get you " high " if you are taking them for pain instead of

recreation.  The medication will work on the pain before it will have the

affects of a " high " . 

hugs,

Debra V. 

Subject: Question about the Vicodin

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 1:21 AM

Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do you

take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

really liked it but aren't you worried?

Just wondering.Jan

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You write the most informative and well written posts.

I agree with you completely. I have taken 5mg of hydrocodone 3 X day for a

while now. My doctor isn't concerned about any side effects and I haven't had

any. My liver function is just fine. I so agree with the need for pain relief.

If the pain ever goes away, I will worry about coming off of it then - happily.

I'm sure I will be able to do it, even if it is hard. But that is for another

day and time. My pain doesn't show any signs of letting up.

TTFN,

Marti

Loest boltzero@...> wrote:

Hydrocodone is the generic version of Vicodin and I have been taking

it for 8 years now. Taking more than the prescribed amount, for

instance 3 pills at a time instead of the prescribed 1 pill will

eventually cause problems. Mixing high doses with alcohol also will

cause a problem with your liver over a period of time.

The use of Vicodin within a reasonable dose is not going to melt your

liver in a short amount of time, nor is it unduly hard on your organs

if taken as directed.

Quite a bit of research goes into pharmaceuticals before they are

approved by the FDA and it does not seem logical to prescribe a

product that is so hazardous that your doctor wants to take you off of

it right away.

If there is any risk for later, I have to take that chance because I

need the pain relief right now. I'll just have to deal with any

potential problems later, -if- they start to show at all.

Remember that " might " and " could " are not an absolute, immediate pain

relief is.

Use caution if a doctor says or does something that is not backed up

with facts, hard research, and testimony from patients that are taking

the medication.

Stay informed and be as healthy as possible.

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[Guest guest]

I was prescribed Vicodin, but haven't taken it just yet. Does it seem to work

for you?

debra van ness ladybug75901@...> wrote: I am not so sure that

the hydrocodone in vicodin is as bad for the liver as the Tylenol they put in

it. Now Tylenol is one of the worst drugs for the kidneys the way I understand

it. But I believe that if you do not take a really large dose of tylenol

everyday, it should not be a problem. I believe the maximum adult dose for

someone without any liver problems or kidney problems is about 3000mg a day. I

don't take anywhere near that amount. I never take any other products with

Tylenol in it. I take under 2000mg a day total in my hydrocodone.

But, also alot of doctors just don't WANT to prescribe it because they are

afraid of you " getting addicted " or they are afraid of their own license in

reference to the DEA. Which I think if you have a really chronic illness with

pain, the DEA won't mess with them. (just my thougts). Also, narcotics such as

Vicodin do not get you " high " if you are taking them for pain instead of

recreation. The medication will work on the pain before it will have the

affects of a " high " .

hugs,

Debra V.

Subject: Question about the Vicodin

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 1:21 AM

Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do you

take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

really liked it but aren't you worried?

Just wondering.Jan

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jan,

I guess any pill taken in excess will play havoc with your liver. That being

said....if the doctor prescribes it for you and knows how many you are taking,

you are having your blood checked routinely, I don't think you have any cause

for worry. I go for days when I don't take any Vicodin, then there are days I

take 2 or 3. You do what you have to do...like said, I'll worry about the

pain now and liver ailments if they come along later.

/Mi

Question about the Vicodin

Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do you

take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

really liked it but aren't you worried?

Just wondering.Jan

[Guest guest]

I am right now..cause I can't afford my co-pay of 3.00 til my SSI check comes

thurs.

Mickey

Andersen Lander2004@...> wrote:

Hi Jan,

I guess any pill taken in excess will play havoc with your liver. That being

said....if the doctor prescribes it for you and knows how many you are taking,

you are having your blood checked routinely, I don't think you have any cause

for worry. I go for days when I don't take any Vicodin, then there are days I

take 2 or 3. You do what you have to do...like said, I'll worry about the

pain now and liver ailments if they come along later.

/Mi

Question about the Vicodin

Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do you

take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

really liked it but aren't you worried?

Just wondering.Jan

[Guest guest]

Sometimes I don't take any but sometimes I take 2 or 3 500mg tablets

a day BUT I can't take it in the evening because I can't sleep even

with my sleeping pills...

~Krista

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> From: bjmpony

> Subject: Question about the Vicodin

> To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

> Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 1:21 AM

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> Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do

you

> take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

> asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

> lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

> really liked it but aren't you worried?

> Just wondering.Jan

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[Guest guest]

, If you are in such pain that you feel the need to cry or just not know

what to do...take one...you will be glad you did.

/Mi

Question about the Vicodin

To: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 1:21 AM

Ok, I've read that several of you are taking vicodin. How often do you

take it? I was on it in the begining but my doc wanted me off of it

asap. He said that it was as bad as taking a lot of Advil. For any

lenghth of time. It screws up your liver and some other things. I

really liked it but aren't you worried?

Just wondering.Jan

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[Guest guest]

But I believe that if you do not take a really large dose of tylenol

everyday, it should not be a problem. I believe the maximum adult dose

for someone without any liver problems or kidney problems is about

3000mg a day.

4000mgs and above will become toxic, even then it occurs over a period

of time depending on your current health and condition of internal

organs. I rarely max out at half of that amount on my worst days.

That factors out to 8 500mg pills in a 24hr period.

Keep in mind that the medication will not work while it's still in the

bottle, take it as prescribed.

If you feel uneasy about starting a new medication, cut the pill in

half and take half a dose so you don't become overwhelmed by its

effects and gradually ease into a full dose.