VICODIN ES Reviews (ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE)Average Rating: 3.8 (37 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VICODIN ES with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VICODIN ES | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | 4 Wisdom teeth extracted | Sleepiness, some dizziness, itching all over. | This medication helped take the pain away quickly, within minutes after taking it. It also makes me sleepy within minutes after taking it, I could hardly keep my eyes open. But after some sleeping I wake up refreshed and are able to get stuff done. The pain was so unbearable right after surgery, that I had to take two on my first dose, which made me real dizzy....didn't do that again. On the second day of taking the medication I got so itchy all over. I got the same itching side effect from taking morphine a few years ago after a surgery. Much better then Percocet...I hate percocet ...it makes me so unbearably nauseous . | F | 6 days | 1/21/2007 | 5 | my wisdom teeth were hurting badly | slightly tired, odd bowel movements | i really like the drug it helped with the pain although could be addictive | F | 19 | 5 days | 7/17/2002 | 3 | 4 Wisdom Teeth Extracted | Very drowsey while sitting/laying down however,if I was moving i'd be fine. Itching. Occasional disorientation and dizziness. | I would take 2 vicodin every 4 to 5 hours and one to two ibuprofen inbetween taking them. There was still a considerable amount of pain if I was doing anything with my mouth (eating, drinking, talking) but it helped more then just taking the ibuprofen alone. | F | 19 | 3 days | 9/26/2007 | 5 | Recreational | Euphoric, sociable, pain-free. | I think I liked it a little too much. When mixed with alcohol, it causes extreme euphoria. I found I was much more talkative and relaxed around others...to the point where when I didn't have it, I could barely function. Still dealing with addiction to it, day by day. | F | 22 | 1 years | 12/19/2008 | 5 | surgery pain/recreational | Biggest side effect: tolerance, addiction, and withdrawal. Vicodin was my only relief after I had my tonsils and adenoids taken out at the age of 24, but like a lot of people, I liked it too much. This began an opiate addiction that lasted for almost 9 months. I'm finally off them, but I wouldn't say that people shouldn't take Vicodin because you can get addicted. Just make sure you are making good choices and have a doctor that it monitoring you properly. It doesn't matter how amazing Vicodin makes you feel, it's not worth the 30 minutes of euphoria to completely ruin your life like I did. Side effects: nausea, vomiting, itching, drowsiness at first, noticeable euphoria, more sociable, more energy, coming down is very unpleasant, and withdrawal is one of the worst things I have ever experienced (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe dysphoria, shakes, extreme anxiety). | Wonderful drug for moderate to severe pain, but be careful with it. | F | 24 | 9 months | 9/3/2009 | 4 | Chronic Neck pain. ACDF Surgery | Headache, sleepiness, constipation, dizziness. | Works well to reduce the pain. Can be addictive so I only take it when I really need it. | F | 24 | 6 months 7.5/750 2X AN | 10/23/2011 | 3 | Chronic Nerve and Pelvic Pain | Constipation, alert (Can not take at night!), happy go lucky, itchy nose, short term memory loss | 7.5/750 Doesn't take away the pain, merely distracts me from it about 75% of the time. I have chronic pelvic pain, nerve pain with my glute muscles fusing together and hitting nerves after I had my coccyx removed 4 years ago. I take a half of a pill, maybe a whole pill almost everyday. Constant pain, spikes about 6+ times a day, sometimes bringing me to tears. Scared of addiction and try to just deal with the pain. | F | 24 | 10 months | 10/9/2009 | 1 | to get high | constipation, very dizzy, cannot function | Very easily addicting.. I had some left over from a root canal and decided to take it. In the beginning, it was fun.. After 2 weeks, I tried to stop and my skin was itching like crazy and i felt depressed to the point where I couldnt function. I got more illegally and then after a week I came to my senses and stopped. The withdraw is bad... again, itchy skin, dizzy.... bearable though. I am glad I stopped.. Please be careful with this. | F | 24 | 3 weeks | 4/2/2006 | 4 | Severe joint damage | Impaired vision, slight dizziness, and extreme energy and hyperactivity . | Even though this medication can help I would not recommend it unless you truly truly need it. The medication can become addictive and cause abdominal problems and liver problems. | M | 28 | 2 years | 2/20/2009 | 4 | Headache | constipated!!!!! | F | 29 | 7 days 5/500 | 9/19/2012 | 5 | pain | none | great for pain relief | F | 30 | 2 years | 9/16/2003 | 4 | car accident hurt shoulder | sleppiness | I love this drug to get high pretty good for pain, BUT I wouldnt take it too long | F | 31 | 90 days | 3/5/2009 | 4 | For pain | A little light headedness,sleepiness.And stomach irritation if taken without food. | I TRY TO TAKE THE SMALEST DOSE AND I STILL GET SOME RELIEF.IF I TAKE A WHOLE TABLET IT MAKES ME TALK ALOT. | F | 33 | 6 months | 10/20/2006 | 3 | Broken nose | Dizziness, confused, overwhelmed, weird ideas. | M | 33 | 3 days | 11/20/2011 | 5 | Knee Surgery and Low Back Pain | Little Dry Mouth and some Constipation, Thats it. | The Best Pain Killer so far. Makes you fell good inside. I take 1 in the morning with my Coffee, 1 during the mid day while working, and 2 at night before before bed with Green Tea and I'm fine. Dont eat heavy food with it eat light and a good hot bowl of soup works the best. I have taken Vicodin for 6 years I take 3-4 a day and i have (NO PAIN AT ALL)... Just dont over medicate yourself. It works take it!!!! | M | 35 | 6 years | 11/16/2007 | 2 | Fibromyalgia Muscle Pain | Headaches, stomach pain, and joint stiffness/gave me a strong arthritis type pain all over. Pain was almost like a bad flu | Didn't help much with fibro pain plus I don't like that taking the prescribed dosage of 2 tabs every 4-6 hrs puts you almost at a tylenol overdose. I switched meds after a 37 yr old friend of mine had to have a liver transplant and almost died. She never abused dosage and if you ask me it isn't worth risk. There are better meds out there. | F | 35 | 1 years | 8/29/2009 | 5 | degenerative disc disease | a little nauseous when started taking. constipation. the word constipation does not do it justice. there is a definate "hydro" turd. nothing like you've ever experianced. any over the counter stool softner/laxative helps a lot. | vicodin has made every day life a little easier. I have degenerative disc disease (lumbar). 2 disc bulge directly on my spinal cord. both discs are completely blacked out on mri and another is gray.have been to several neurologist and at this point because of the position of the discs I have no other options. you must be careful with this med because of the possible addiction. the feeling you get out of it is wonderful BUT only take to alleviate the pain. I dont need to be completely pain free just relieved enough to work. for me this philosophy has kept me from addiction. I can go without it with no withdrawls just a lot of pain. one thing that has helped me decrease my dose, 4 7.5 a day to 2-2 and a half, is an inversion table. this helps take pressure off my spine. be very careful with this med! | M | 38 | 1 years | 11/7/2008 | 5 | hand surgery | Mild euphoria (nice trip!); occasional rebound headache; occasional mild nausea, the result of taking Vicodin on an empty stomach; mild disruption in sleep. | Also prescribed Phenergan in combo with Vicodin to fend of nausea. Only trouble is that Phenergan puts you sleep in zombie land for a long time. Great for pain relief -- and the side effects (except for nausea) are pleasant. One feels a sense of calm after taking Vicodin. | M | 40 | 1 months | 7/10/2006 | 4 | Rebound headcahe, | When nothing else works fot my neck and head pain, I reach for Vicodin ES. Trouble is, as mentioned, it often gives me a hangover feeling the next day. If I keep these down to 1 a week and have no problems. | M | 41 | 4 years | 8/14/2005 | 3 | Chronic pain from MVA | anger issues, anxiety, after extended use ineffective for pain level. constipation, loss of libido. General dryness. Weight loss. Intollerance (violent sickness) if alcohol ingested, even small quantities (1 glass of wine). | Worked great for a year or so but after taking it for so long it no longer worked to eliviate pain. I took varying levels of opiates for 9 years straight. Withdrawal is horrible. I tapered dosage in half for a month, then in half again for another month, until one day I quit taking them altogether. I will NEVER use pain pills for my pain again unless post-op. The withdrawal is not worth it. | F | 45 | 9 years | 4/24/2009 |
VICODIN ES (ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE): This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing). FDA Approval Date: 1988-12-09 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)