Norco for Pain User Reviews (Page 5)

• Lola
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2018

"I had surgery and was prescribed this for pain. It did absolutely nothing for the pain but it did cause me anxiety and put me in a bad mood. After reading other reviews, Doctors shouldn't be prescribing this "do nothing" drug that actually makes you feel worse, not better."

• 49erBry
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 11, 2012

"I have tried all the pain killers including morphine, Dilaudid, IV and pill form and many many others over the past 10 years. Nothing seemed to help. For the past 8 years I have been on Norco. It has helped take the edge off my pain. I am chronically ill with Lyme disease, co-infections, herniated discs in my neck and too many others to list. My body likes Norco the best. "

• Willo...
• February 17, 2017

"I was prescribed Norco 5/325 to manage post-operative pain from a tooth extraction. The first time I took it, I took one pill became really nauseous and didn't feel any pain relief. The second time I took 2 pills. I didn't develop nausea, which was good, but I also didn't experience any pain relief or drowsiness. It was like I hadn't taken anything at all."

• Lfano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 26, 2021

"We who are all in chronic daily pain can thank the drug addicts who OD on heroin and opioids and the news and everyone else called it an opioid overdose!!!! It is rubbish! I’ve been on Norco 10/325 for many years and at first when they were yellow Watson maybe they helped. Now whatever rubbish they are giving us hardly works. It so frustrating I’ve had spinal surgery, carpal tunnel surgery 2x, arthritis in both hands and a knee. And something is definitely wrong with my elbows. I wake up and go to bed in pain every single day. I cry at times cause of the pain and frustration and disgust that actual junkies ruin it for people who take their RX responsibly and are probably looked at like junkies by the pharmacy. I go to 1 Dr for my RX 1 pharmacy and I don’t try getting them early!"

• firbizz
• July 16, 2009

"I have been dealing with chronic neck to lower back pain. Just found out I have degenerative disc disease and have three bulges up in my neck, with also bone spurs growing off my vertabrae. I currently am taking two 7.5mg/325 Norcos 4 times a day with four 5mg Valium that's for my constant muscle spasms and cramps all over my back and legs. At this point I'm seeing my doctor in a week so I can get my strength on Norcos increased or go on to Oxycontin. My pain never goes away and it's sad when you are only a 27 male, married with two kids 4 and 8 years old."

• Smile...
• June 17, 2017

"I broke my femur at the top and had surgery to put in a plate and pins. The pain is almost intolerable. At first I was given oxy, but did not tolerate it well. The Dr. switched me to Norco and I am alert, awake and best of all out of pain. I get an upset stomach occasionally, but the Dr. has given me a prescription that controls that."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2008

"I have RSD a nerve disorder caused by a broken ankle. This is the only medication that gives me relief from the extreme pain and burning sensation you get with RSD. I'm so happy with the results along with my nerve blocks."

• Sue
• August 5, 2015

"I was prescribed Norco 7.5 due to server pain from a bad Kidney infection. I'm not big on pain meds due to making me feel different. I have found this medicine has controlled the pain but makes me restless not able to sleep."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2009

"Had a lower back injury in 2003. I had all kinds of procedures and nothing worked. I was on Vicodin and it worked for a while but the Norco 10/325 seems to work great. I have been on them for 6 months and able to go to my construction job daily. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2012

"Very hard to get off them after treatment but great for pain and mood. Great for migraines I have had severe migraines my whole life and haven't had any since taking these. Also have kidney problems with lots of stones and surgery.Couldn't have made it through last 2 yrs without them. "

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2011

"I have been on Norco 10/325 for 10 yrs. I have lupus and the joint and back pain and every other pain I have differently from day to day can be unbearable. I wouldn't be able to get out of bed without it. Highly recommended for people in severe daily pain, rather than laying around hurting and wasting your life."

• Ltlmiss
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2018

"Rx for pain following laparoscopic surgery. Either my pain level after outpatient surgery was so high that it would cause me to be unconscious or screaming, or this Rx didn't work with my body as my pain level the day after surgery was 9 with this medication. (5-325mg every 6 hours. ) Side effects for me were confusion and dizziness."

• Nerve...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 16, 2021

"I stumbled upon this site after reading my recent opioid urinalysis results showing detection of non-hydrocodone narcs in my system. Possible explanation read ‘manufacturer impurities..’ which got me thinking. 10-325 Norco has allowed me to manage neck & nerve pain for years but lately I experience more days where it’s not working like other days, which I initially attributed to ageing and/or metabolism. Then a couple months ago I managed to knock my entire bottle off the bathroom counter onto a wet floor and toilet… another story in itself. I noticed as I was cleaning up that about half of the pills dissolved almost immediately in water, many even breaking on upon impact. It occurred to me that I have similar experience when taking them, sometimes they wash down my throat like a pill and other times they dissolve halfway down like a ‘tablet’. Now I Google my way to this thread and realize it’s junk meds from Mallinkrodt, and they’re the only thing available thru KP?!"

• Meri
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2018

"Had surgery on a torn tendon in my elbow. Norco gives me zero relief. I've found ibuprofen also has no effect on level of pain for me either. What is the point? Or are some folks just immune? I haven't taken a lot of pills in my lifetime so I don't think it's built up tolerance... It just doesn't work for me."

• Relly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2013

"This medication worked well for my pain after a C-section, but after 3 days I began to experience horrible nausea and headaches. The nausea caused me to strain my stomach so I stopped taking the medication and experienced headaches several days after quitting. Overall it was an effective pain reliever but, for me, the side effects were too much."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2012

"I was bitten by a rattlesnake on the ankle. The antivenom took the pain from a 10 to an 8 but besides that I was on Dilaudid every 4 hours and 10mg Norco every other 4 hours (so pain medicines every 2 hours). Norco was amazing. Worked fairly quickly. Used for a while until pain was gone. Top pain relief from a very painful situation."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2010

"I have been suffering from a surgery on my back that went wrong. I have had 2 other surgeries in the last year to correct it and have had little recovery. I have been taking Norco 10/325 since then 6 times a day and because of it I have been able to still do stuff with my kids and family. I have had no adverse side effects. All my blood work comes back great. This is definitely a medication that works wonders."

• Smalm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2017

"I take Norco for my kidney and back pain caused by a festering UTI that was getting worse. I am so happy to be on this pill Norco. The emergency department put me on it last night as well as Zofran for nausea caused by the antibiotic. The Norco causes mild stomach pain but for me takes a full 1 to 2 hours to kick in. I can actually sleep without my kidneys killing me! So happy to be on it. It is a life saver."

• ChefJ...
• May 5, 2016

"I was taking Percocet for some 6 years and I felt it was time for a change. I was put in Norco 10-325, same level as the Percocet I was taking. The first dose gave me a pleasant high and seem to be effective on the pain.....but....about one hour later, u became horribly nauseated...and vomited up the medication! Future doses proved the same results. This went on for @ 10 days,even with an empty stomach. I tried Dramamine, water pills, Bonine, Metzlicine, but no matter what, it made me horribly nauseated!, in addition to that, I felt very lathorgic, brain dead, and my sense of taste and smell seem to elude me.although it did release the pain, the side effects superceded the benefits. I am now back on my Percocet 10-325."

• William
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2018

"After I had a tooth extracted my jaw swelled up and I was in considerable pain. My dentist prescribed the Norco 5/325 pill. At first I decided to try aspirin because I didn't want to get involved with an opioid. The aspirin helped a great deal but I was taking a whooping dose which put me at risk for internal bleeding as well as putting stress on my kidneys. So I tried the Norco pill. Absolutely no effect. This pill is a fake. I went back to the aspirin and the relief was almost immediate."

• Kimbe...
• September 14, 2010

"I have been diagnosed with CPS (Chronic Pain Syndrome). I have experienced pain since I was 12 years old, and every doctor I went to explaining about my pain ignored me. They told me that I was too young to experience pain or it went with my depression symptoms, and antidepressant medications would solve that issue. Well, it didn't. Finally a doctor listened. She performed blood tests, and came back positive for CPS. She assigned me to Norco/Hydrocodone. I am still in pain, naturally, but it has lessened. I can walk in the mornings more easily, my joints don't feel as stiff, and I can accomplish more of my errands than I used too. To me, it's my miracle pill."

• Music...
• October 8, 2017

"I started having mild ankle pain about two years ago that increased to severe pain now. Doctor's still can't figure out what's wrong with me or what is causing the pain. Is it my back or my actual ankle? I have been put on many pain medications which haven't worked till now. I am currently taking Norco 7.5 along with Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day and I am able to function. At first, I was scared because I didn't want to become addicted but, when you can't function at all due to the severe pain, you put all those fears aside and you go for it. At first you do feel a little high with the med but, your body become adjusted to it and you begin to feel normal and with less, LESS pain. Take your meds as directed & follow up with your MD."

• mik3d...
• April 19, 2010

"I have chronic migraine headaches so my doctor gives me Norco 10/325 to ease the pain. NOTHING works better than this medicine, not even Percocet, or oxycodone. I'm 30 years old 6'3", 250 lbs so I'm assuming that's why I got something a little stronger than Vicodin. I had been going to the neurologist for about 2 years before he started giving me these. I know its not a cure but thank goodness its around. Highly recommended."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2010

"Have classic migraine headaches which last sometimes 4-5 days long. Have been on Norco 10/325 for about 5 years now, and this medicine really works well. I don't want to be on anything stronger (percocet, dilaudid, etc.), have tried Norco with Flexeril and that seems to be effective. I can't see myself off these, the pain is just too intense, and the over the counter medicines don't work to treat severe migraine pain.."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2009

"Good medication for muscle and bone pain. I am 20yrs old and have been on hydrocodone for 4 years. I have a chronic spinal muscular inflammatory disease and nerve damage. It helps but not for pain caused by nerve damage. On a bad day I can take 3 x 10/325 in a single dose and still have pain. Be careful they are very addictive and I actually hurt worse if I run out. My advice for muscle pain is to combine it with robaxin (methocarbamol) very good at controlling spasm and its non-sedative, which is a plus! Ask your doctor."