Acetaminophen / hydrocodone for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• Mid...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2023

"I've been taking this for over 20+ years due to a variety of problems. Degenerative disc disease, partial knee replacement, arthritis in shoulder, knee, ankle, etc. I've done well managing the pain. I've been able to keep myself as active as I can. But now, this shortage? It's been 10 days now, and I'm still waiting to get my monthly prescription filled. So, they say they have them in stock here at this company? How can I get these sent to a pharmacy or sent to myself and pay for them? Because all I keep getting is sorry, out of stock, and we don't know when we'll get them in???"

• Gan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 10, 2022

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "There are many reviews here that this generic medication has lost its therapeutic function. It gives a nervous reaction waiting for a 10/325 dose split to 5 mg to work so you can carry on with normal homeowner chores. I have radiographic images and interpretation showing the causes of pain in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions due to 35 years of heavy construction work. Those 35 years of daily heavy construction work was working for a NY State agency. The NY State Dept. of Health sends letters to MDs with warnings prescribing this medication. To me, that is interference with your healthcare treatment and well-being. I have decided to relocate out of NY because of this. To the other chronic pain patients leaving reviews that this medication in generic form has lost its therapeutic function, it may help to see if there is a pattern by ending the review with the state. NY. Be safe, don't use street drugs and don't get angry, it doesn't help anything."

• Jul...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 25, 2023

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "This pain med doesn’t work. My quality of life has changed for the worst since I started taking this brand. I have to take care of my husband, who is very ill, and I don’t know how I will find the strength to do it with the level of pain that I am constantly in."

• Vcr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 9, 2020

"Just got my script of generic Norco (acetaminophen & hydrocodone) made by Tris Pharmacy. Has no pain relief properties whatsoever. I used to get the ones that said IP110 (Amneal Pharmaceuticals). At least they worked. Am gonna just throw these away."

• Chr...
• September 6, 2019

"Wow, I am in shock. I searched for this a year ago, and I couldn't find any reviews about bad medication (dud brands of acetaminophen with hydrocodone), and I felt alone. I do not feel alone anymore. I've taken pain medication for multiple health issues and injuries for about 12 years. All of a sudden, things changed, manufacturers changed, and the Norco whatever brand the pharmacy switched to and gave me didn't work and gave me horrible side effects. I specifically only liked taking Watson acetaminophen/hydrocodone because it was the only brand that helped with pain, lasted longer, and barely any side effects and did not put me to sleep. Then, all of a sudden, Walgreens changed to Tris brand. I literally felt like I was dying or I was going to have a seizure."

• TJJ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2018

"I agree with everyone! There is ABSOLUTELY no way they are putting the whole narcotic amount they are supposed to have in these useless M367 pills (Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals brand). Someone with some clout needs to turn this company in to the FDA. I have been on the Watson brand for 4 years, for a myriad of health problems. These meds made me feel dizzy, sick to my stomach, and DO NOT HELP with the pain at all. The Watsons worked, M367 DO NOT. Maybe the Feds are in on it to make us suffer, or maybe the company is scheming narcotic off the books. All I know is these Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals M367 DON'T WORK!"

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

"My medicine was recalled back to Rhodes and Parma Pharmaceuticals for testing. I am having all the above complaints: something's changed: heart racing, no relief, valve problems, lethargic, zombie, headaches. It’s like the chain on medicine that doesn’t work. Will relay updates later. Thank you."

• ret...
• March 2, 2019

"No longer getting pain relief. I'm 70 years old, no problems controlling my pain until recent drug company changes. My pain level is much higher with the same dosage. Have 2 degenerative discs in the upper and lower back, fractured vertebrae mid-back inoperable due to osteoporosis. I was taking 10-325 twice daily for 6 years, that worked well with periodic spinal injections. I was functional with minimal discomfort. Now my pain level is through the roof on the same dosage. PCP had to add Nexium and probiotic because I'm having stomach problems with this new formula. Expected to be made comfortable in my dotage and was managing that very well. Now I'm in excruciating pain again and have additional problems to boot. Seniors need the government to step in, IMHO."

• Ron...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 10, 2019

"I got the generic acetaminophen with hydrocodone with the imprint M367 (Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals). These have maybe the equivalent of 1 mg hydrocodone, if even that. Been taking other generics and name brands for years, 10/325's to 10/600's, etc. Immediately began suffering withdrawal once I went on to the Mallinckrodt brand. First thought was the pharmacy had obtained some fake 'pressed' pills. But in reading others' comments, what is happening is so obvious. The company/resident chemist is not mixing in hydrocodone into these particular generic brand Norco pills. Do not waste your money as they are as good as a sugar pill. The company should be sued and put out of business immediately. This is a flat-out conspiracy. The FDA needs to investigate. Make sure if this happens to you, please send in a complaint."

• Gma...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 22, 2019

"Have had chronic pain since the 90s, and for years I took Watson brand of acetaminophen with hydrocodone and was and still would be fine with it if I could find it. Also took Mallinckrodt brand, and it was fine up until recently, sometime in the last 4-6 months. They have changed the formula, the pill is smaller, and it seems to have a sleeping agent instead of a pain reliever. Never have these pills made me tired before, in fact, just the opposite. By controlling pain, I could go about my busy day with confidence and ease. Now this company has ruined a perfectly good chronic pain reliever, and I spend more time in tears due to pain. If anyone can suggest how I can find Watson, I would be so thankful."

• Sue...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 9, 2018

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "I had been on Vicodin off and on for the last twelve years until recently. My doctor will no longer prescribe this for me because of all the addiction news that is going on with the government. I have had two spinal fusions in the past fifteen years and never abused the drug nor had any addiction problems. It is the only medicine that helped my pain. I have not found anything to replace it. I now take four Motrin at a time, along with a herbal supplement called Kratom. This lessens the pain somewhat, but I am still in severe pain at times. I had no noticeable side effects from the Vicodin."

• Use...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2022

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "I am taking Norco for back pain and severe bilateral hip pain while waiting for hip replacements. First, I was on 5/325, then my doctor increased it to 7.5/325. If it slightly relieves the pain, I am lucky. About 75% of the time, it does absolutely nothing."

• Bja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2020

"I've taken this drug, generic for Norco (acetaminophen/hydrocodone), for many years, and I don't know why they have them, they are not the same drug. Throw them in the trash. I wanted to get them tested to see what was in them, but they said because I was on Medicare, I could not. They signed a contract. They did not want to be liable. Be careful, be aware. This is not what they say it is."

• Rin...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 28, 2019

"I have severe back issues, DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease), arthritis, and was in a car accident. I have taken Norco, 10/325 with Watson on it, for over 10 years. I took 2 a day and was great, I could work all day, sleep great, I was able to be very productive in my life and career. This brand is horrible, does not touch the pain, makes me itch, nauseated, and bloated. I'm less functional and really irritated. I have pain the majority of every day. Here where I live, almost everywhere has this brand. I wish they had the Activist white Watson. I found an old one and 'WOW,' I could function, and that proved it is in fact the other brand is like a placebo... I'd like to report this, I will research how."

• Sam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2020

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "I've been taking Lortab for over 30 years. It's not helping my pain at all now. I've had 7 back surgeries, which helped but not for long. I need advice on what else I can take. I've got a pain management. I need some help."

• NOR...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 18, 2013

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "Two major lower back surgeries, was in major pain! A doctor told me about Norco, and I tried Norco with great success for 10 years. I realize that is a long time to take this! I now have a pain management specialist doctor and have tried other products to stop the pain. I have always come back to Norco 10-325 because it did the job for me. Norco 10-325 gave me my life back. My pain is under control with this product."

• Ron...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2020

"I am glad I found this. I was starting to think it was all in my head. My Rite Aid recently switched my hydrocodone to the yellow generic Camber ones. These give me an upset stomach and really bad insomnia. When I take them, I feel like I'm hyped up, and yet they don't work as well. I called the pharmacist, and he told me Rite Aid has switched to this manufacturer for now. They act so weird about this medicine that I hate to transfer pharmacies for just that, but I feel that the pills are actually worthless, it's like taking a couple of Tylenol and getting this upset stomach."

• Lor...
• September 9, 2018

"Every time I get my RX for my Hydrocodone 10/325 at my pharmacy, it was by the manufacturer Mallinckrodt, and this stuff does NOT touch my pain. I have a serious back condition, a fracture, stenosis, and arthritis. I had my doctor change my pharmacy to Walgreens, and the first time I got my Rx, it was alright and it was not Mallinckrodt. O.K., the last 2 times it is again this Mallinckrodt, so I had changed my pharmacy for nothing. I swear, I will NEVER again accept a RX of hydrocodone by this manufacturer EVER again. It is absolute junk. Honestly, is there any active ingredient in it? Does the FDA ever check? It did nothing for my pain, no relief whatsoever, it was like I took sugar pills."

• Mca...
• December 29, 2019

"I'm on the horrible generic Mallinckrodt brand of acetaminophen with hydrocodone. It is absolute garbage, doesn't work for the pain, gives me a fuzzy head, sick feeling. I don't even think there's any hydrocodone in it. In the trash it goes, and in pain I stay."

• gla...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 13, 2020

"The generic manufacturer of acetaminophen/hydrocodone is making a lower dose of the hydrocodone and causing side effects I've never had before. I now get headaches (I have Cushing's syndrome and any headache is scary because I have a tumor on my pituitary gland). I am experiencing lower pain control and nausea. This medication does not work well for my conditions. This includes diabetic neuropathy, degenerative disc, sciatica nerve pain, and spinal stenosis. This medication does not relieve the pain like hydrocodone I have been prescribed before."

• Nor...
• August 11, 2018

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "I have tons of back issues: degenerative disk disease, arthritis, bulging disks, scoliosis, and who knows what else. My low back has been killing me, so I went to the ER, and they, of course, said, “I’ll give you muscle relaxers,” and I laughed and said I know for a fact this isn’t muscle related. In the past, I had Norco for broken bones, and when my back gave me severe pain. The thing is I’m on Xanax, which I let them know, and I just space the two at least 2 hours apart, up to 6 hours apart, even breaking the 5mg Norco apart. Today I’m reading about being careful if you’re on Xanax, which I take a low dose of 0.5mg, even break them in half to maybe 3/4 of a pill and take it. I’ve never had a problem with either pill, abusers ruin it for us that need these."

• Sca...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 5, 2023

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone "I’ve started taking hydrocodone again, and my local pharmacy, HEB, has been filling the prescriptions with generic Mallinckrodt. I don’t know if it’s me, but I’m experiencing nightmares, skin problems, trouble urinating, trouble sleeping, hiccups, among other side effects."

• Mon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 18, 2018

"Please read this if you got switched on brands. I have been taking 10/325 Watson brand for 10+ years. I have a serious lower left back herniated disc, L3. The worst pain is in the morning and standing too long. I have been taking 4-6 tablets a day as needed. Walgreens suddenly stopped carrying Watson brand and switched to Mallinckrodt or whatever. I can honestly say firsthand, these do NOTHING for my pain but make me mad and wanting more. I know people will say it's the same, but it's not. A real pharmacist told me the filler is different and may not be as effective for someone like me who has had one brand for 10+ years. I quit going to Walgreens and I literally drove from pharmacy to pharmacy all over my city until I found one who said they will always carry Watson. Do not bother calling pharmacies because they will all lie to you over the phone and not tell you what they use for brand because it's some violation. Just drive around, that was my best advice."

• Lad...
• June 9, 2019

"I have spondylolisthesis, stenosis, scoliosis, arthritis, a fracture, and also a cracked tailbone. I am approaching 60 years old, and I've worked all my life until I became disabled and could no longer due to my serious back conditions. I had to work with severe pain because I refused to take pain meds before I was classified as disabled. Due to this so-called 'opioid epidemic,' my doctor only prescribes generic Norco 10/325 mg (acetaminophen and hydrocodone) and only 3 per day. All I ever get is this Mallinckrodt brand, and for a year solid I swear it had NO pain medicine in it. IF it had any, it was no more than 2 mg. OK, then suddenly about 5 months ago they started to feel full strength again and worked great for my pain, not taking it all away at all, but I felt better. I just got my new month's prescription, and it's BACK to the placebo ones again, the pure JUNK, it does NOTHING for my pain. You definitely KNOW when it's garbage because it doesn't touch my pain, and it just feels like it's all Tylenol or filler."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

"I'm so sick of all the 'Money Takers,' 'Healthcare Fakers.' I am a 48-year-old Black female who has been diagnosed with disc degenerative disease, no cartilage in between lower back spine, and osteoarthritis. My bone doctor told me I have the back of a 75-year-old man, and he doesn't understand how I'm even walking. I have never done drugs, nor have I even taken pain meds for six months straight since being diagnosed in 2017. Generics of acetaminophen with hydrocodone are not the same in no way, shape, or form. I'm so sick of being treated like an addict or soon-to-be addict. I'm not ignorant, and the FDA needs to find a better way of handling its American people and their rights. If I want to spend $100 on a brand medication, insurance or not, I should be able to, as long as I have a legitimate prescription. Aurobindo Pharm hydrocodone is nothing more effective than maybe a 500 mg of ibuprofen."