I have had back surgery. doctor says vicodin and percocet have tylenol and can't be taken together because theres much tylenol. Can you get meds without tylenol?
Does vicodin or percocet come without tylenol?
Question posted by meh3302 on 15 Jan 2011
Last updated on 28 September 2016
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6 Answers
retired from pharmacy
7 March 2012
I think what your doctor may be saying is that you shouldn't take any other medicines that contain acetaminophen.
There would be no reason to prescribe both Vicodin and Percocet ... That's called poly-pharmacy ... it's one or the other as both are prescribed for the same reason. You should only be getting pain meds from one doctor.
If you are still having pain you need to talk to your doctor.
BTW, I had neck surgery and am familiar with pain meds as I worked 25 years in pharmacy, mostly dispensing narcotics.
SUGARBUBBLE
22 May 2012
I have pancreatitis and had liver failure last year-so no tylenol.ever.My doctor has had me on OxyIR which is not the same asOxycontin-not nearly as dangerous on the addiction scale. I have been taking this for5 months and have gone days when I wasn't in pain without any desire to just take it anyway.Just as long as you are responsible with your meds-well this is a good one.There is also Darvon and Vicoprofen and and Percodan.The first and last both contain aspirin and the other contain ibuprfen.Hope this helps!
Ladynpaindaily
29 Jan 2011
I am sorry to hear about your pain and back surgery. The only thing I would suggest is either Oxycodone 15mgs or MS Contin or Oxycontin. All of which do not have acetaminophen in it (which is what Tylenol is). You cannot get Vicodin or Percocet without Acetaminophen but Oxycodone is what is in Percocet and you can get Oxycodone for the pain. Ask you doc what is best for you out of the 3 and see if he/she will prescribe one of those for you.
hope this helps
Cathleen186
15 Jan 2011
My Mom had chronic pain and was allergic to Tylenol. She took Percodan, but that was many years ago. They still make it, I am not sure. You could ask though, just a thought
caringsonbj
15 Jan 2011
yes there are over the counter drugs and Rx drugs that come without tylenol
if you are on one with tyleno do not take more than 4 grams per 24 hours (thats what I recall) they make Oxycodone which is a long acting pain medicine and MS contin it too is long acting discuss this with the doctor or pmgmt person when you go in the next time I hope I have helped in some small way PS but just the Vicodin itself does not come without tylenol, others that are similar are Lortab, Tylenol w/codeine they contain regular tylenol in various amounts Norco is another Tylenol containing med
IhearttheOcean
15 Jan 2011
You can get Percocet without the Tylenol. Its called Oxycodone. However, you cant get Vicodin without the Tylenol here in the states. You might be able to get it in other countries without but not here.
Steven2017
28 Sep 2016
Yes you can get a doctor to prescribe that type of medicine. But if you live in a state like Florida you will probably have a hard time finding a pharmacy that will fill it. If you have a good relationship with your pharmacist you may not have any problems with getting the Prescription filled. I have found a lot of Disabled people in Florida that have been having some problems getting valid Prescriptions filled. It's sad to see really sick people who can't fill valid Prescriptions Because of a few that abused the system. Maybe things will change soon. because this has been going on for a few years Now
Inactive
15 Jan 2011
Hi meh,
Yes you can be prescribed a pain med without tylenol. Call your doc, I am not certain, but believe MS Contin contains no tylenol.
Best wishes,
sweetlemon
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