Norco for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Drew
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 13, 2023

"I used to take the colored Watson Norco and it worked great but ever since they switched to this white generic one it doesn’t do anything for me and has been the same for friends. The Percocet still works but not the hydrocodone."

• Pattyc
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2023

"Norco is extremely effective - I have used it over the years after having 3 back surgeries. I have never experienced any negative side effects or withdrawal symptoms. Norco has been in use for over 60 years and has not caused a public health crisis. We have oxycontin to thank for that - a drug that should never have been approved. Oxycontin is no more effective than Norco but is five times more addictive by design. The FDA should be ashamed of itself, and generic manufacturer Mallinckrodt should do us all a favor and go out of business. It is simply a waste unless you're looking for a medication that causes you to throw up. I would rate Norco a 10 and Mallinckrodt a 1. Oxycontin is an abomination. Meanwhile, millions of us with moderate to severe pain every day have nowhere to turn."

• Gandy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 23, 2022

"Mallinckrodt Norco is the only generic brand Walgreens carry. The last 2-3 years they have been rubbish. The Walgreen pharmacist tells me they cannot get any other brand. I have decided July 2022 will be my last AARP Walgreen Part D insurance premium payment and will drop the coverage. If anyone asks, I will explain one of my medications is nontherapeutic as the cause."

• EddieZ
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 2, 2021

"Call the FDA Voluntary report of AE event, such as product is not AB Rated anymore. Use NDC 00406-0125-01 on form 3500B from FDA.Gov. Request proof from independent Lab assay that this NDA meets or exceeds 80/20 bioavailability. We need 100,000 reports to make the FDA listen to Pain patients we number nearly 77 million in the USA."

• Low...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 28, 2022

"These sub par bioequivelent generic pain meds are simply causing the ones who medically need pain relief to have to suffer. Why can't I have the opportunity to consult with my pain management dr get a prescription for a name brand pain medication only to discover that the production of name brand are priced extremely expensive and this has resulted in the untreated severe chronic pain I have due to sub par bioequivelent generics flooding the pharmaceutical market. Hopefully the truth behind this abomination will surface soon and needless suffering will be addressed with compassion not concerns of profits."

• Bazin...
• June 12, 2021

"This opioid is TRASH! I was prescribed it after a tonsillectomy and it has provided ZERO relief. I’m 18 and have never taken pain pills in my life so I definitely don’t have a tolerance, this stuff is just bogus. Thanks gov’t, I’m glad I get to suffer for 2 weeks since you can’t give us pain relief!"

• Fed...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 6, 2021

"Generic Norco used to work great when pharmacies carried the good quality brands, but now with the poor quality brands available, it is difficult to get pain relief. I am fed up with the so-called overdose epidemic causing chronic pain patients to suffer! States have sued the Pharmaceutical companies over it and as a result, the Pharm companies filed bankruptcy and had to sell off their sub-companies that manufactured the good quality generics! Goodbye Watson, Qualitest, Par, Teva, etc.! Hello unrelieved crippling pain! I changed pharmacies from CVS who dispensed worthless Caracao, to a private pharm who dispenses Amneal or Mallinckrodt. Mallin is very weak and causes terrible side effects and Amneal works at about half strength. Tris from Walgreens doesn’t work at all! It’s so frustrating, we need pain relief and can’t get it anymore."

• Colie
• May 2, 2014

"I used to be on Vicodin 10/500 for my severe pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and spinal issues. My pain is chronic and severe. I've been on Norco for 4 months now and did not feel any difference from the Vicodin. Last month my pharmacy gave me a different brand. It was amazing! First time in a few years that my pain was less. I even found myself missing a dose because I was feeling ok. Believe me all genetics DONT work the same way."

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2013

"Dating back to 1960, it seems like I've been plagued with pain every day of my life. Most of the time a small amount of aspirin will eliminate the issue. But there are days when almost nothing will end the pain. Since I began taking Norco 3-4 years ago - up to three, 10-325 mg tablets a day, life has been a genuine pleasure. I'm still experiencing daily pain. But it is very seldom severe. And when it is, that's only because I forgot I'm 74 years old and spent the day working in the yard like an 18 year-old. I can't begin to name all the pain-killers I've used in my life. But Norco is, by far, the most effective."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 18, 2014

"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about seven years ago. I have taken Norco as prescribed by my physician along with other medications. Norco has improved my quality of life 100% as it allows me to manage down my pain level so that I am capable of conducting everyday living without that heavy narcotic side effects i.e., feeling "high", sleepiness, nausea, abdominal discomfort. I think I have developed a mild physical or mental dependence due to the length of time that I've been on the medicine. First and foremost I take the medicine as directed and I do not wait until my pain level is at a 10 before I act otherwise it's effects are limited. Norco has been very helpful in giving me my like back!"

• wraym...
• March 11, 2008

"I have had a severe back injury and have been off work since Nov '06 and I first was on Vicodin and that didn't work anymore so they had put me on the Norco to cover the pain. It works wonders and I take 1-2 around every 4 hrs. BUT it has became very habit forming and I don't see an easy end to trying to cut back or get off these pills. They work great for pain but be careful!"

• Vegas
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 10, 2022

"I moved and switched pharmacies. Still the same chain, just different location. I was receiving 180 10/325 Norco with the imprint m367 those worked great, little to no side effects most days and pain relief. The new pharmacy gave me a different brand white pill with 10 on one side and n 358 on the other. I filled them Tuesday, today is Friday, I started the new ones last night. Almost immediately I realized there was a problem. Broke out in hives and my tongue started to swell. Zero pain relief. I called my on call nurse and she advised me to take benadryl and if my symptoms get worse or I can't breathe to call 911. I have been up all night in pain as well as fighting the rash, luckily the more time that passes the less I'm itchy. I don't understand how I'm allergic to one brand and not the other. At this point I don't even think this brand even has tylenol in it. These new pills are extremely fragile and turn into mush on your tongue before you can even take a sip of water."

• Jax
• March 29, 2019

"Both Norco and it’s Generic Actavis version 5-300 mg (White Scored Tablets) caused such a reaction that I turned in both prescriptions in to local Police Department Med Drop. CVS noted I could not take Norco, yet one month later they filled a prescription with the Generic form by Actavis, once again I was violently ill. For me Mallinckrodt White Oval Scored Tablet 5-300 mg is a marvel. No side effects whatsoever, just absolute pain relief in 30-45 minutes. Effective up to 5 hours, even 1/2 tablet is effective within an hour lasts perhaps 4-4:30 hours. CVS now only carries LUPIN Pharmaceuticals for Generic Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-300 mg. Agh ! Massive headache, waves of nausea and dizzying lightheaded~No Pain Relief ."

• Bober...
• June 17, 2021

"Vicodin and Norco seem consistent and without adverse side effects. I was able to work, go to school, take care of all the necessities of a busy and productive life, even with pain from Spondylosis. There has been a supply issue with the inception of the "Opioid Crisis". Legitimate Patients are unable to fill their prescriptions. Mallinckrodt brand gave me what can be described as flu-like symptoms. Nausea, ringing in my ears, headache, and general malaise. I checked the ingredients list to see if there was anything I was allergic to in the filler. I see nothing amiss. This is a mystery indeed. NORCO is unavailable at any pharmacy I have inquired to and the preferred generic from Camber Pharmaceuticals is also not available. Whether this is a manufacturing issue, a supply issue or a corporate issue (higher profits from offering a cheaper generic), I do not know."

• Teri...
• October 1, 2015

"I have severe Fibromyalgia with migraine/tension headaches and Chronic Fatigue. I also have osteoarthritis in my hips and lower back. I've already had one SI joint fusion. I am on disability because of the Fibromyalgia. I have used Norco 10/325 for several years. It controls the pain well and at this point I am able to manage on only 1-2 tablets a day. I have to manage my pain to be able to function, otherwise depression sets in with the pain and I just want to stay in bed. I may be somewhat dependent on Norco now but it's worth it to have a life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2018

"I've always taken the yellow norco. I fractured my hip and my back they stop prescribing the yellow and now they give me white Norco and it doesn't work at all. Before I was taking half of a yellow norco which works fine now I take white one which sucks - it doesn't take your pain away. I don't know what the differences and I don't know where to buy the yellow brand. It is driving me crazy and the 1st time I took a the white one it gave me nightmares. Is there is something wrong with the manufacturing process, is there QA tests on these?"

• Pd-Off
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 13, 2021

"Illegal is what is happening with Generic Norco! If they are claiming the generics are equal to Brand Norco, they are lying to your face. More people know what's going on and it's a secret to pretend they don't know. Its 100% rubbish. My pain level has continued to increase and my dosage has been increased to 6 a day with minimal relief? It seems doctors stopped asking if you have suicidal thoughts after initial exam. I believe the ones who seek out stronger drugs and overdose are tired of being joked around with by defective generic drugs. I'm not seeking out more pills or stronger drugs, I just don't want to be in pain and think about being in pain and how I'm supposed to live my life. A few years ago 1/2 pill to 2 pills would be enough depending on my day and how much strenuous activity I did that day or the day prior. Now 6 pills with no relief? Spinal Fusion, Disc Protrusion & RA until I die sooner rather than later. The people who responsibly use their meds should not be suffering"

• Back...
• December 13, 2018

"I found hydrocodone to be more effective then tramadol, gabapentin then they changed the drug over the years due to drug addicts abuse. Once the gold standard until people learned how to abuse it. Taken as prescribed it is effective with little or no side effects. However, it has deadly side effects when abused or mixed with other drugs. It was made with 660mg of acetaminophen which is dangerous if taking 10 pills to get high, you could do irreparable damage to your liver. So the amount of acetaminophen was limited to 325 in each pill. Some drug addicts figured out how to crush it up, prompting even more changes in the medication to prevent that abuse. Then some unethical doctors started over prescribing it to people who didn't need it, prompting more tighter restrictions by the government. Government has moved it from schedule III to schedule II drug further limiting its use, while states make Marijuana which is listed as a schedule I drug, legal for recreational use. stop abuse."

• 28...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 26, 2022

"I have Fibromyagia/back pain/ whole upper body pain. Norco was the best nonaddictive but also effective pain reliever without taking the stronger more expensive oximorphone that was being pushed in pain clinics. The generics available now are very inferior to the yellow generic and name brand. Us old people are suffering because of someone's mess up and ALL the generics being used should have to have been quality checked and be the same as Norco as we have survived 28 plus years without going to stronger or more meds and would like it to be put back like it was. If a company cannot produce the medication right they should have to resign from manufacturing it."

• Shana
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2022

"Note to Dentists/Oral Surgeons: Please do NOT RX no 5 mg. Generic Norco for extractions and/or abscessed teeth!!! Jesus, this weak stuff did NOT even give me one iota of pain relief!! WTH, WHY are people having to suffer? Years ago, I'd say 20 years ago was the last time I had an abscessed tooth & was rx'd 5 mg vicodin and it worked great! It gave me so much relief after 2 long days and nights in severe pain. So recently I had another bad abscessed tooth and was rx'd the same, 5 mg hydrocodone. I couldn't believe it, absolutely NOTHING, NO relief at all! I've read others reviews on here so I know it's not just me. You better believe we are being done over when it comes to these medications. Someone told me it's these generic one and the FDA in the U.S. cowers to them, gives them 3 weeks advance notice before showing up to audit their facilities, records/tests on these CRAPPY meds. There is also someone on Ted Talk spilling the beans about these meds! Write the FDA!"

• kamde...
• April 26, 2017

"I'm a 54 yo woman with chronic back leg and arm pain due to degenerative disc disease. My whole lumbar is fused. 3 herniated discs in the thoracic and 5 now in the cervical that need repair. I rely on Norco just to be able to get out of bed sometimes and to do chores like cut the grass. One of the best I've taken, Only thing I've noticed is I don't sleep when I take it. I just rest. I'm now lost as the laws are changing and my surgeon cannot give me scripts due to being post surgical a year. Family Dr doesn't issue narcotics at all, so I ended up at a high priced pain clinic that will only prescribe 5/325 2x a day! what a joke....... those of us that need it can't get it ."

• miss...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 11, 2021

"I watch my father suffer in pain & lethargy, he’s taken this medicine for many years yet it’s changed in side effects & effectiveness. How do I get my father better pain medicine, how do I get my old dad back while he’s still here with me. Is this intentional? Are they making pain medicine horrible on purpose? How do we fix it?"

• Take...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2021

"These Generic pain medications are horrible. Many times they have NO MANUFACTURE name on them. I am being given one now that gives me vertigo every single day, all day long. I loose my balance, have severe headaches, nauseated and blurry vision. These side effects have me bed ridden now. I am drowsy and sleep ALOT. There was a note on my account with the pharmacy to not give this brand to me, but NOW I am being told, " YOU GET WHAT WE HAVE" I was willing to pay out of pocket for name brand, I was told " NO ONE STOCKS NAME BRAND ANY MORE. I went to every pharmacy in our area and called ones that were not so close. I now don't have the energy to move and take care of many things. If I don't take them, I am in too much pain. Just as bad is the attitudes of the pharmacist now thinking it's open season on people who need these medications. They talk over me , they talk down to me and everyone ignores me and act like I am not a person"

• mikel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2020

"I have extreme pain from a tooth and my dentist prescribed me Norco and I thought the excruciating pain will finally end. This stuff is complete garbage. I usually have to take lower doses due to sensitivity and this was a full dose. It did absolutely nothing for pain. The only thing it did was make me a tiny bit tired, but Tris needs to figure out what they are doing. DO NOT use this for pain relief, ibuprofen does a lot better."

• Jake
• May 22, 2008

"The norco works great for breakthrough pain. Does not last too long. You can double the effects of this drug if you take Tagamet 30 min before and you have an empty stomach. Also taking soma with this will increase the strength and will last longer. I guarantee if you try this you will thank me."