Norco for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dre...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 13, 2023

"I used to take the colored Watson Norco, and it worked great, but ever since they switched to this white generic one, it doesn’t do anything for me and has been the same for friends. The Percocet still works, but not the hydrocodone."

• Edd...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 2, 2021

"Call the FDA to voluntarily report an AE event, such as the product not being AB rated anymore. Use NDC 00406-0125-01 on form 3500B from FDA.gov. Request proof from an independent lab assay that this NDA meets or exceeds 80/20 bioavailability. We need 100,000 reports to make the FDA listen to pain patients, we number nearly 77 million in the USA."

• Pat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2023

"Norco is extremely effective - I have used it over the years after having 3 back surgeries. I have never experienced any negative side effects or withdrawal symptoms. Norco has been in use for over 60 years and has not caused a public health crisis. We have OxyContin to thank for that - a drug that should never have been approved. OxyContin is no more effective than Norco but is five times more addictive by design. The FDA should be ashamed of itself, and generic manufacturer Mallinckrodt should do us all a favor and go out of business. It is simply a waste unless you're looking for a medication that causes you to throw up. I would rate Norco a 10 and Mallinckrodt a 1. OxyContin is an abomination. Meanwhile, millions of us with moderate to severe pain every day have nowhere to turn."

• Ber...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 3, 2022

"After reading some of these reviews, I am not alone. I actually thought maybe it's just me thinking the medicine doesn't work at times when I take it. WTH? What is going on? I have neck pain, neck fused with 2 cadaver discs. Now it's the back of my neck. The pain management center Dr. just lowered the dose quite quickly, I might add. Maybe because I'm on Medicare now, they got audited? I know that happens because I worked in a Dr. office! It's like no one cares about your chronic pain. Even after a tendon repair surgery on my hand, the nerve block wore off after 18 hrs. and it felt like my hand went through a tree shredder. I literally had to BEG for a few to get through at least 2 days after surgery. All because of an opioid crisis, thanks to the drug addicts. Now people who suffer genuine pain have to suffer."

• Fed...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 6, 2021

"Generic Norco used to work great when pharmacies carried the good quality brands, but now with the poor quality brands available, it is difficult to get pain relief. I am fed up with the so-called overdose epidemic causing chronic pain patients to suffer! States have sued the pharmaceutical companies over it, and as a result, the pharmaceutical companies filed bankruptcy and had to sell off their subcompanies that manufactured the good quality generics! Goodbye Watson, Qualitest, Par, Teva, etc.! Hello unrelieved crippling pain! I changed pharmacies from CVS, who dispensed worthless Caraco, to a private pharmacy who dispenses Amneal or Mallinckrodt. Mallinckrodt is very weak and causes terrible side effects, and Amneal works at about half strength. Tris from Walgreens doesn’t work at all! It’s so frustrating, we need pain relief and can’t get it anymore."

• Low...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 28, 2022

"These subpar bioequivalent generic pain meds are simply causing the ones who medically need pain relief to have to suffer. Why can't I have the opportunity to consult with my pain management doctor, get a prescription for a name brand pain medication, only to discover that the production of name brand is priced extremely expensive? This has resulted in the untreated severe chronic pain I have due to subpar bioequivalent generics flooding the pharmaceutical market. Hopefully, the truth behind this abomination will surface soon, and needless suffering will be addressed with compassion, not concerns of profits."

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2013

"Dating back to 1960, it seems like I've been plagued with pain every day of my life. Most of the time a small amount of aspirin will eliminate the issue. But there are days when almost nothing will end the pain. Since I began taking Norco 3-4 years ago - up to three, 10-325 mg tablets a day, life has been a genuine pleasure. I'm still experiencing daily pain. But it is very seldom severe. And when it is, that's only because I forgot I'm 74 years old and spent the day working in the yard like an 18 year old. I can't begin to name all the pain killers I've used in my life. But Norco is, by far, the most effective."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 18, 2014

"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about seven years ago. I have taken Norco as prescribed by my physician along with other medications. Norco has improved my quality of life 100% as it allows me to manage down my pain level so that I am capable of conducting everyday living without that heavy narcotic side effects i.e., feeling 'high', sleepiness, nausea, abdominal discomfort. I think I have developed a mild physical or mental dependence due to the length of time that I've been on the medicine. First and foremost I take the medicine as directed and I do not wait until my pain level is at a 10 before I act otherwise its effects are limited. Norco has been very helpful in giving me my life back!"

• Baz...
• June 12, 2021

"This opioid is trash! I was prescribed it after a tonsillectomy, and it has provided zero relief. I’m 18 and have never taken pain pills in my life, so I definitely don’t have a tolerance, this stuff is just bogus. Thanks, gov’t, I’m glad I get to suffer for 2 weeks since you can’t give us pain relief!"

• Col...
• May 2, 2014

"I used to be on Vicodin 10/500 for my severe pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and spinal issues. My pain is chronic and severe. I've been on Norco for 4 months now and did not feel any difference from the Vicodin. Last month, my pharmacy gave me a different brand. It was amazing! First time in a few years that my pain was less. I even found myself missing a dose because I was feeling okay. Believe me, all generics don't work the same way."

• wra...
• March 11, 2008

"I have had a severe back injury and have been off work since Nov '06. I was first on Vicodin, which didn't work anymore, so they put me on Norco to manage the pain. It works wonders, and I take 1-2 every 4 hours. However, it has become very habit-forming, and I don't see an easy end to trying to cut back or get off these pills. They work great for pain, but be careful!"

• Ter...
• October 1, 2015

"I have severe Fibromyalgia with migraine/tension headaches and Chronic Fatigue. I also have osteoarthritis in my hips and lower back. I've already had one SI joint fusion. I am on disability because of the Fibromyalgia. I have used Norco 10/325 for several years. It controls the pain well, and at this point, I am able to manage with only 1-2 tablets a day. I have to manage my pain to be able to function, otherwise, depression sets in with the pain, and I just want to stay in bed. I may be somewhat dependent on Norco now, but it's worth it to have a life."

• Veg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 10, 2022

"I moved and switched pharmacies. Still the same chain, just a different location. I was receiving 180 10/325 Norco with the imprint M367, those worked great, little to no side effects most days, and pain relief. The new pharmacy gave me a different brand, a white pill with 10 on one side and N 358 on the other. I filled them Tuesday, today is Friday. I started the new ones last night. Almost immediately, I realized there was a problem. Broke out in hives, and my tongue started to swell. Zero pain relief. I called my on-call nurse, and she advised me to take Benadryl and if my symptoms get worse or I can't breathe to call 911. I have been up all night in pain as well as fighting the rash, luckily, the more time that passes, the less I'm itchy. I don't understand how I'm allergic to one brand and not the other. At this point, I don't even think this brand even has Tylenol in it. These new pills are extremely fragile and turn into mush on your tongue before you can even take a sip of water."

• Bob...
• June 17, 2021

"Vicodin and Norco seem consistent and without adverse side effects. I was able to work, go to school, take care of all the necessities of a busy and productive life, even with pain from spondylosis. There has been a supply issue with the inception of the 'opioid crisis.' Legitimate patients are unable to fill their prescriptions. Mallinckrodt brand gave me what can be described as flu-like symptoms: nausea, ringing in my ears, headache, and general malaise. I checked the ingredients list to see if there was anything I was allergic to in the filler. I see nothing amiss. This is a mystery indeed. NORCO is unavailable at any pharmacy I have inquired at, and the preferred generic from Camber Pharmaceuticals is also not available. Whether this is a manufacturing issue, a supply issue, or a corporate issue (higher profits from offering a cheaper generic), I do not know."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2018

"I've always taken the yellow Norco. I fractured my hip and my back. They stopped prescribing the yellow, and now they give me white Norco, and it doesn't work at all. Before, I was taking half of a yellow Norco, which worked fine. Now I take the white one, which sucks - it doesn't take my pain away. I don't know what the differences are, and I don't know where to buy the yellow brand. It is driving me crazy. The first time I took the white one, it gave me nightmares. Is there something wrong with the manufacturing process? Are there QA tests on these?"

• Jax...
• March 29, 2019

"Both Norco and its generic Actavis version 5-300 mg (white scored tablets) caused such a reaction that I turned in both prescriptions to the local police department's medication drop. CVS noted I could not take Norco, yet one month later they filled a prescription with the generic form by Actavis. Once again, I was violently ill. For me, Mallinckrodt white oval scored tablet 5-300 mg is a marvel. No side effects whatsoever, just absolute pain relief in 30-45 minutes. Effective up to 5 hours, even 1/2 tablet is effective within an hour and lasts perhaps 4-4:30 hours. CVS now only carries LUPIN Pharmaceuticals for generic Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-300 mg. Agh! Massive headache, waves of nausea, and dizzying lightheadedness-no pain relief."

• kam...
• April 26, 2017

"I'm a 54-year-old woman with chronic back, leg, and arm pain due to degenerative disc disease. My whole lumbar is fused. 3 herniated discs in the thoracic area and 5 now in the cervical area that need repair. I rely on Norco just to be able to get out of bed sometimes and to do chores like cutting the grass. One of the best I've taken. The only thing I've noticed is I don't sleep when I take it. I just rest. I'm now lost as the laws are changing and my surgeon cannot give me scripts due to being post-surgical for a year. My family doctor doesn't issue narcotics at all, so I ended up at a high-priced pain clinic that will only prescribe 5/325 2x a day! What a joke... those of us that need it can't get it."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2022

"Note to Dentists/Oral Surgeons: Please do NOT RX no 5 mg. Generic Norco for extractions and/or abscessed teeth! Jesus, this weak stuff did NOT even give me one iota of pain relief! WTH, WHY are people having to suffer? Years ago, I'd say 20 years ago was the last time I had an abscessed tooth & was rx'd 5 mg Vicodin, and it worked great! It gave me so much relief after 2 long days and nights in severe pain. So recently, I had another bad abscessed tooth and was rx'd the same, 5 mg hydrocodone. I couldn't believe it, absolutely NOTHING, NO relief at all! I've read others' reviews on here, so I know it's not just me. You better believe we are being done over when it comes to these medications. Someone told me it's these generic ones, and the FDA in the U.S. cowers to them, gives them 3 weeks advance notice before showing up to audit their facilities, records/tests on these CRAPPY meds. There is also someone on Ted Talk spilling the beans about these meds! Write the FDA!"

• Pd-...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 13, 2021

"Illegal is what is happening with Generic Norco! If they are claiming the generics are equal to Brand Norco, they are lying to your face. More people know what's going on, and it's a secret to pretend they don't know. It's 100% rubbish. My pain level has continued to increase, and my dosage has been increased to 6 a day with minimal relief? It seems doctors stopped asking if you have suicidal thoughts after the initial exam. I believe the ones who seek out stronger drugs and overdose are tired of being joked around with by defective generic drugs. I'm not seeking out more pills or stronger drugs, I just don't want to be in pain and think about being in pain and how I'm supposed to live my life. A few years ago, 1/2 pill to 2 pills would be enough depending on my day and how much strenuous activity I did that day or the day prior. Now, 6 pills with no relief? Spinal fusion, disc protrusion, and RA until I die sooner rather than later. The people who responsibly use their meds should not be suffering."

• 28...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 26, 2022

"I have fibromyalgia/back pain/whole upper body pain. Norco was the best nonaddictive but also effective pain reliever without taking the stronger, more expensive oxymorphone that was being pushed in pain clinics. The generics available now are very inferior to the yellow generic and name brand. Us old people are suffering because of someone's mess-up, and ALL the generics being used should have to have been quality checked and be the same as Norco, as we have survived 28 plus years without going to stronger or more meds and would like it to be put back like it was. If a company cannot produce the medication right, they should have to resign from manufacturing it."

• Sir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 23, 2018

"This is a poor substitute for Norco. Watson 853 worked great, but Activist won't distribute it anymore. Therefore, I'm stuck with Tris Pharma G 037. Little or no relief! Just wanted to let others know."

• mis...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 11, 2021

"I watch my father suffer in pain and lethargy, he’s taken this medicine for many years, yet it’s changed in side effects and effectiveness. How do I get my father better pain medicine? How do I get my old dad back while he’s still here with me? Is this intentional? Are they making pain medicine horrible on purpose? How do we fix it?"

• gha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2014

"Taking this for a very painful dental abscess. It's been a Godsend. Got my first significant bit of sleep in days. It does give me dry mouth, so if you take it for dental reasons, Biotene mouthwash is helpful."

• Tak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2021

"These generic pain medications are horrible. Many times they have no manufacturer name on them. I am being given one now that gives me vertigo every single day, all day long. I lose my balance, have severe headaches, am nauseated, and have blurry vision. These side effects have me bedridden now. I am drowsy and sleep a lot. There was a note on my account with the pharmacy to not give this brand to me, but now I am being told, 'You get what we have.' I was willing to pay out of pocket for name brand, I was told, 'No one stocks name brand anymore.' I went to every pharmacy in our area and called ones that were not so close. I now don't have the energy to move and take care of many things. If I don't take them, I am in too much pain. Just as bad is the attitudes of the pharmacists now thinking it's open season on people who need these medications. They talk over me, they talk down to me, and everyone ignores me and acts like I am not a person."

• Bac...
• December 13, 2018

"I found hydrocodone to be more effective than tramadol, gabapentin, then they changed the drug over the years due to drug addicts' abuse. Once the gold standard until people learned how to abuse it. Taken as prescribed, it is effective with little or no side effects. However, it has deadly side effects when abused or mixed with other drugs. It was made with 660 mg of acetaminophen, which is dangerous if taking 10 pills to get high, you could do irreparable damage to your liver. So the amount of acetaminophen was limited to 325 in each pill. Some drug addicts figured out how to crush it up, prompting even more changes in the medication to prevent that abuse. Then some unethical doctors started overprescribing it to people who didn't need it, prompting tighter restrictions by the government. The government has moved it from schedule III to schedule II drug, further limiting its use, while states make marijuana, which is listed as a schedule I drug, legal for recreational use. Stop abuse."