Norco User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• Babyg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 29, 2018

For Back Pain "I have been taking Norco for awhile and the manufacturer was actavis and they really didn't help that much. Well I just got another prescription filled and Walgreens changed manufacture again which is mallinckrodt and they do nothing at all but give me pains in my stomach and give me a slight headache. I wish these manufacturers would stop playing around with the ingredients we are in pain and need something for pain - not the ineffective ones we are getting now"

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

For Pain "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."

• Tammy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 20, 2022

For Back Pain "The generic Norco Mallinckrodt m367 for 8 months and never really helped pain. Even at the start. But in years past I have had NORCO 10/325 after 3 different surgeries and I can say that they worked well for pain relief. Not these Mallinckrodt . Seems the formula is change to satisfy the Gov. desires. Even some pharmacist agree but won't say publicly for fear of bucking the system. Todays generics appear to be inferior."

• Annie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 3, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been taking Norco for 10 years I've never had a problem but my pharmacy changed to this pharmaceutical company mallinckrodt and I'm literally taking one pill every four hours and it still doesn't work it takes 30 to 40 minutes for it to take effect so I sit here in pain. it just seems that there's something wrong with this drug I've never had a problem before I don't have an addiction to these pills I've been very careful only to take them when I need them."

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

For Pain "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."

• Patty...
• March 31, 2023

For Back Pain "I have had surgery to replace my fractured C5 vertebrae with bone harvested from my hip; I have had back surgery to replace a disk; and I have had spinal fusion surgery. I now have arthritis in my hand and shoulder. I have taken Norco 10s for the pain over the years and have found them to be highly effective with no side effects or withdrawal symptoms. My doctor prescribed Norco 10 for my arthritis but the only medication the pharmacies in my area carry are manufactured by Mallinckrodt, and they are terrible! They don't reduce the pain AT ALL, but they're GREAT at making me nauseous. If your doctor prescribes generic Norco 10s by manufacturer Mallinckrodt, don't bother - the product is worthless."

• Bazin...
• June 12, 2021

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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!"

• ezzboat
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 27, 2015

For Back Pain "i'm taking norco 10/325 for over ten years on and off i'm over sixty five, i've recently came to the reality that this wonder drug has lowered my back pain, diabetes sugar, depression, and neuropathy pain. i've been told i have reverse side effects form this medication then the average patients the doctor attends to. everyone else says oh your hooked on pain meds, so what. if they help all of these problems i have and have no bad side effects i can't live with. the best to this drug."

• wraym...
• March 11, 2008

For Pain "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!"

• Bob
• May 15, 2020

For Back Pain "Been on Norco 7.5/325 for 4 years . Had Spinal Fusion L4-S1 will never be the same . Norco has given me my life back . I am taking the Generic Version . For those of you complaining it DOES work . Be thankful you can get any Narcotics in todays world. They could say 800mgs of ibuprofen. Be thankful you are alive and kicking . Im 62 ."

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• KP323
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 30, 2012

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've had back pain for years. Then I started getting really bad pain in my knee and found out I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis and I'm only 28 yrs old. I have been on Lortab 10/500 for 6 yrs. Then started going to a pain specialist and I'm now on Tramadol ER 300mg 1x a day and Norco 10/325 4-6x a day and it works miracles. I also take the muscle relaxer, Flexeril and it helps very well too. I still have pain but I always will for the rest of my life because of my arthritis. But these medicines makes life much better."

• Teri...
• October 1, 2015

For Pain "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."

• caddi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2015

For Back Pain "Norco has been good to relieve my pain from my L2, L3, L4 discs herniated and resulting pain level 8 in lower back and down the sciatica nerve in my legs. much better than morphine which makes me feel like I'm asleep and trying to move thru cement. It really has done a good job of lowering the pain level and consequently I can function relatively well and get some things done each day, giving me a better quality of life instead of just focusing on the pain. I know I've become addicted but I'd rather be addicted to something that helps me than constantly suffer from pain and have misery day after day."

• Slydog
• November 15, 2020

"Question I am so lost. So I get hydrocodone 10 mg every month. Well I noticed if I get white pills from CVS they work perfectly, but if I get yellow v3601 10mg they do absolutely nothing. I made this mistake 2 times when dr asked me if I get my meds from heb pharmacy I said yes which was a mistake because this is second time I got pills from there and they do nothing for me. I get white ones and I definitely feel it working. People keep telling me its same pill just different manufacturers but I know the yellow ones have some different ingredients in it"

• the...
• September 30, 2017

For Back Pain "They relieve my lower back pain and allow me to walk and sleep, couldn't do either without them! I use 3 daily 7.25-325 mg. My doctor transferred to a hospital and my new Chinese doctor told me he is deathly afraid of arrest by the DEA for writing narcotic Rx's scripts, he no longer writes any, but sends all, including me to a "Pain Clinic" that costs me $40.00 a visit for a specialist co-pay to pick up a script, a $480 year waste! Other doctors quit writing scripts because of increased pressure from the law and DEA agents also. How unfair is that to seniors? And who cares?"