[lewielew]

it may be a state law in new jersey but you are limited to the quantity prescribed in a 30 day period:

severe back pain:

have been on percocept 10/650
darvocet 10/650

thinking of asking dr. to try the vicodin, whats the max doasage and how many should you take between doses and per day

thanks

[mpvt]

Percocet is stronger than vicodin (hydrocodone).You would be better off on a sustained release opiate like ms contin or oxycontin.Quick acting opiates like percocet or darvocet are only useful for short term acute pain.Everyone gets a high tolerence to them if you take them chronically.Good luck.....Dave

[lewielew]

Originally Posted by mpvt

Percocet is stronger than vicodin (hydrocodone).You would be better off on a sustained release opiate like ms contin or oxycontin.Quick acting opiates like percocet or darvocet are only useful for short term acute pain.Everyone gets a high tolerence to them if you take them chronically.Good luck.....Dave

thanks for the info dave..how do i ask the Dr. without sounding like a drug addict (knowing those two have bad raps). Do i just say i have built up a tolerance and when i went back on darvocet they were so weak i went thru withdraw; hot flashes, etc, sick. and had to take 6 day instead of the 3 day he pres. I was on 4 a day 10/650 percocept. This is all true i wouldnt lie to him and he is very cool. What dosage and frequency do you think would be appropriate?
Thanks Lew

[mpvt]

Darvocet (propoxyphene) is a useless opiate and isn't prescribed much anymore.Tell the doctor that the darvocet didn't help at all.Go from there.....Dave