Norco for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

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

"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 through 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."

• the...
• September 30, 2017

"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?"

• Mic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 15, 2022

"We need to make sure that this message gets out. Share it with as many people as you know: People are being forced to buy drugs on the street, stronger, non-regulated, and often deadly alternatives to their pain medications because of the reformulations that have taken place in the commonly prescribed hydrocodone formula. I have been a pain patient and practitioner for over 25 years. Norco is an easy medication to prescribe, while addictive in nature, if taken as prescribed, the risks are fairly mitigated. People are dying because they cannot get access to a low-risk medication that works. SHARE THIS MESSAGE. It feels like no one is hearing us!!! Due to pressure, lawsuits, and the like, the reformulated generic Norcos are very unpleasant. The active ingredient is the same, but it isn't derived the same way. Much of it is derived abroad. Qualitest/Par/Endo formulated the yellow ones that the pain patients here refer to. It worked well and didn't create the side effects of the others."

• Taj...
• March 22, 2013

"I've been on Norco 10/325 for over a year. It helps me be normal, being that I have a slipped disc, pinched nerve, and stenosis. It doesn't take the spasms away, but I haven't found anything that does. If anyone knows of one that works, please let me know. I've tried them all. I just hate that because people can't see an injury, they think you are not in serious pain. I hurt every day and would love nothing more than to just be normal."

• pud...
• June 25, 2015

"I'm 59, have sciatica, and it's progressed to where I know I don't have to live in constant pain. I've been a narcotic user most of my life, so the 5mg didn't do much and certainly, after a short period, didn't do anything if taken as directed. I've upped it to 7.5's and relief was significant, and am now taking 10mg, and the relief is amazing. I was concerned because I've been a narcotic user for so much of my life, but it works, and I didn't want to push it by going the oxy route. I've been saying the same thing to people who don't understand. I call it a managed habit. There were several times I couldn't even sit in this chair and log on to the computer."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2015

"I take hydrocodone 10mg/325mg of acetaminophen. I have bulging discs in my lower back on my spine and they hit certain nerves. I have had a great experience with this medicine. I don't have any side effects except for some itching. It allows me to function and continue to work a fast-paced job where I'm on my feet. You just have to be careful to not take more than prescribed because most people don't realize how addicting it can be. Read the papers that you get from the pharmacy and ask questions. If used correctly, this drug is very beneficial."

• day...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 17, 2014

"Best if using to think that this medication was bumped to Schedule II on October 6th, 2014! It helps with pain. But must see the doc every month, which is a painful journey among other daily activities that can burden those who have permanent back damage or chronic (close to permanent back pain) back pain. Best to get a 10mg dose, then able to break and take less or more depending on the day, pain, movement anticipated, etc."

• Tex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2014

"Had a double discectomy on L1 & L2 fourteen months ago that put me in a wheelchair for 3 months. This was due to nerve damage from the two herniated discs. After the wheelchair, I used a walker for 9 months. Now, fourteen months later, I am starting to walk with the aid of a cane and continuous physical therapy. I do still use the walker at the end of the day but am trying to transition to the cane full time. I hope to be able to walk again someday without the help of any aids. During all this time, I was and still am in lots of pain but nothing like it was before surgery. The Norco 10/325 made/makes my pain bearable."

• sil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2019

"Just changed from Qualitest 7.5 mg Vicoprofen to Norco 10 mg. I'm hoping Norco works as well. I know by experience that people/myself react differently to generics. Amneal did not work for me, their 7.5s felt like 4 mgs. I was trying Zohydro 30 mgs, but with 60 mgs, I STILL needed 30 more mgs of another medication. I have found that most companies are choosing the cheapest brand generics to sell, and they can be inferior. If you find that this is true, search out another generic."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Nor...
• August 11, 2018

"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."

• han...
• May 21, 2013

"This little pill saved my life. I fell off a roof 14 years ago and been on Norco for 6 years and they have been great. I can almost work normally. I'm an air conditioning man. I can perform almost all my tasks. Great pill. Would recommend for anyone."

• Fib...
• November 18, 2015

"I have fibro, spinal stenosis (severe), and neuropathy, and occasional migraine headaches. I've been taking Norco 7.5/325 for five years, and it works, along with my 90 mg of Cymbalta and 10 mg Valium x2 a day. I haven't had to ask for an increase in my meds ever. The pain is always there but manageable. I can grocery shop and do light housework daily. I can drive myself with no danger. I have taken myself off Norco quite a few times. I might go five to seven days without it just to see if I'm addicted. I hurt a lot, but even though I have a full bottle in the bathroom, I'm able to resist taking them and not get sick."

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

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 26, 2015

"I had suffered from degenerative disc disease with two bulging discs at L4 and L5, with an annular tear and spinal stenosis since May 2006. No injury or accident occurred. My right leg went completely numb and sent me to the ER. Within a week, I had an awesome doctor helping me with this medication, Flexeril, and Naprosyn, as well as physical therapy and chiropractic care. I became pain-free in November 2006. Then I got pregnant, and in December 2010, the pain was so severe that I had to go on Norco and do physical therapy again for two months. Needless to say, I went into pain management with an awesome doctor, and of course, I tried and failed morphine, fentanyl, OxyContin with OxyIR, Neurontin, and this always reverted back to Norco. I had spinal fusion, and Norco was what worked."

• Ang...
• May 26, 2016

"I have a herniated disc, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and more. I have been taking Norco 10/325 for 3 months now and have surgery coming up in June: spinal fusion and laminectomy of lumbar L4 L5. Without this medication, I would not be able to get out of bed most of my days and am very thankful to have somewhat of a quality of life. I only take the entire 10 occasionally and break them in half to manage my pain. I do occasionally get light-headed and nauseated, but I have found that I can avoid this by eating small meals throughout the day and drinking lots of water."

• Kan...
• October 24, 2013

"I'm a former parole officer who suffered a back injury from a parolee assaulting and escaping from jail back in 1989. I had tried everything for relief of severe back flare-ups that occur and the resulting pain I have in my back, legs, and neck frequently. Norco was prescribed by my doctor about 3 years ago, and I cannot believe the results from this medication. I am very happy that this medication has allowed me to carry on a normal life again."

• Rec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2015

"Went to ER with severe lower back pain that went down my leg. Diagnosed as sciatica and given Norco 10. It totally knocked me out but did take my pain from an 8 to a 0! Broke it in half so I could stay awake after that."

• Rus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 24, 2021

"I have had work-related back and neck pain. I have had surgeries before, and generic Vicodin worked great. I haven't had any luck with Lupin generic Norco. I have half a bottle left and won't take any more because it doesn't work. I worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing for decades and have learned that 80 percent or more of all generics are now made overseas. The FDA rarely inspects plants and has no legal jurisdiction there. If you want to know more about the quality of your prescriptions, check the book Bottles of Lies or look online for one or more of her interviews."

• Sam...
• August 30, 2015

"I found Norco to be highly effective in keeping my back, shoulder, and neck pain under control and still allowing me to function as a professional (at least for the most part). I have taken Norco on and off over the last three years due to a series of accidents. I have taken Norco as my only source of pain medication, and I found it was pretty easy for me to leave behind once the injury was healed. I had two surgeries this summer (June and July). I began taking Norco in April and had shoulder surgery in June and continued on the Norco. In July, I had spinal surgery and was put on Dilaudid and MS Contin for four weeks. At the end of the four weeks, my withdrawal symptoms were exceedingly painful, both physically and mentally."

• Chr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2019

"I have had fibromyalgia and RA, as well as depression, anxiety, low vitamin D levels, migraines, and chronic fatigue syndrome. My doctor asked if I wanted 10/325 Norco or 5 mg Percocet. The Norco worked better and was less sedating and itchy. I know from the dentist I need 10-20 mg Percocet. Norco keeps me awake, functioning (out of bed, I’m disabled), but lets me get up and move around, also less addictive. I also take Cymbalta, Topamax, Xanax, Lunesta, Adderall, Norco, Soma, etc."

• Har...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 7, 2020

"For those saying Watson no longer makes their generic Norco, you're wrong. Just picked it up for a disabled friend yesterday, and it's Watson. Don't know why you'd want it, though. Every time I've ever taken Watson Norco, within twenty minutes, I'm vomiting."