Lortab and Constipation: What Users Say

• Coc...
• July 17, 2010

For Pain "I've taken Lortab 10/500 for about 3 years for osteoarthritis in the knees, and I don't know what I would do without them. I was taking them prior to my knees being replaced and still take them for hip pain. The only negative side effect I've noted is occasional constipation, which is consistent with any narcotic. I take 3-4 every day, but I have begun to notice that they are not as effective as before. I'm sure I'm developing a tolerance to them also. But I would recommend them for chronic pain for anyone who can tolerate them."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2012

For Pain "Due to a drunk driver hitting me when I was 17, I now suffer from precipitating migraines, which is due to blood in my spinal column. I am allergic to traditional migraine medicines, so Lortabs are the only medicines I can depend on to actually help me. I do not take large doses but do take it consistently when I have an attack, and truth be told, I would not be able to make it through the simplest of days without it. Please drink a lot of water and fluids, and it will make you constipated. Stool softeners will also help."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2010

For Pain "I'm taking Lortab for the pain from getting my wisdom teeth out. I'm really lucky that I had them because when the anesthesia wore off, the pain was unbearable. Since then, I've taken one pill or maybe one and a half if the first one didn't help after an hour or so. That only has happened a couple of times though, and mostly at night. The side effects I got are (listed from most present to rare): loopiness (like I'm slightly drunk almost), extreme mood swings (I've cried multiple times over nothing), itching (mostly on my face, not too much), constipation (only slightly though), and nausea (only the very first time I took them, and with two pills). Overall, worth it. Takes care of the pain."

• joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 21, 2014

For Pain "Lortab is a very strong pain reliever. It takes between 1-2 hours to fully kick in. The problem I had with it was: 1) Felt like I was in a mental 'fog' effect for days. 2) Constipation - drink a lot of water. I have had 20 pills over a period of 3 years for periodic intense leg, ankle, or back pain due to work. I have switched to Tramadol 50mg with less side effects."

• lou...
• February 18, 2010

For Pain "I have been on Lortab and OxyContin since I had spinal surgery in '07. Just had a spinal cord stimulator implanted in me in February of 2010. Lortab helps when the OxyContin starts to wear down, about five hours. Sometimes it gets to the point where nothing seems to work. Hoping to change to something stronger and no constipation. Any ideas?"

• pat...
• September 13, 2008

"Was prescribed Lortab for a lot of dental work that I'm having, and I found that it really took care of the severe pain of abscessed teeth, and it worked so fast. No real side effects except for dry mouth and constipation; both taken care of by staying hydrated."