Lortab and Dependency: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2009

For Pain "I have used Lortab for years, and it works better than any other pain medication I have tried, and I have tried lots of them. I have mono-neuritis multiplex (spelled wrong, I think) and have been on Oxy, Methadone, and other powerful class II narcotics. I take one every 6 hours (4 a day) most of the time and up to 6 maximum if needed, as over that you exceed the 4000 units of acetaminophen, which will affect your liver, and I try and stay below the 3000 range. Yes, you get dependent on this drug, but when you hurt so bad. It is a very effective old-school medicine that works for me and many others with arthritis. I give it 5*****'s."

• RMW...
• March 3, 2010

For Pain "I have been taking Lortab for several years for pain. It's not effective as it was since the doctor lowered my dose from 10 mg to 7.5 mg. I think she's trying to treat the dependency I have developed over the years. I don't know if it's physical or mental, but I do know it eases the pain."

• Bru...
• December 5, 2009

For Pain "This is a good pain medication, however, there are side effects. As with any opiate, the drug can and usually does cause dependency. Long period use is extremely hard on the liver due to the high levels of acetaminophen. Some people experience drowsiness, while others experience insomnia. On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain in my personal experiences will be reduced from a 10 to a 5 in approximately 30 minutes. I recommend speaking with your doctor about alternatives if you are going to be treated in the long term."