Norco and Constipation: What Users Say

• Rea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2021

For Pain "With brand Norco or Watson Hydrocodone at one a day, I experienced occasional itchy nose, occasional mild nausea, occasional constipation. Now at six Mallinckrodt brand Hydrocodone, I have no side effects. Along with minimal pain relief. Billions of dollars are being spent on these inferior drugs. People's money, insurance companies, taxpayers' money in the trash, and people suffering! What a joke the FDA is. Time for a federal lawsuit against the FDA and Mallinckrodt, as well as anyone else who stood by while this is going on. This is not the solution to a few bad apples that misuse/abuse their medication. There are many more people who have been using it responsibly, and it's not hard to distinguish the addicts from the people who want to be able to live their lives without agony and depression from constant pain. It may be sad when abusers overdose, but it's worse when honest, deserving patients give up due to no pain relief."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 29, 2013

For Pain "I have been taking 5 mg Norco every 3-4 hours during the day for nerve pain that resulted after a total knee replacement, which was three years ago. It has been very helpful, and I am able to function, which I could not do with a pain level of 8 plus. I have not had any side effects except for constipation, which is managed by taking Swis Kris, a herbal supplement. They say Norco is usually not helpful for nerve pain, but it helps me."

• bur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2024

For Pain "I have been prescribed Norco for kidney infections, painful UTIs, and kidney stones. Norco works well. Side effects include itching, some constipation, and drowsiness. Benefits include managing pain to a tolerable level. I know when my stones were passing and during my infections that this medication was a godsend."

• Mat...
• August 13, 2011

For Back Pain "I had a traumatic injury to my neck and shoulders about 7 years ago and didn't have proper treatment to repair the injury, so now I have constant moderate-to-severe pain in my neck, shoulder, and back. Norcos really help a lot, but, as others have said, they don't last very long. I have to take 1.5-2 10/325 mg tablets every 4 hours (at the most). WORST SIDE EFFECT: constipation. By far. Since my back hurts all the time, the thought of going and playing sports is intimidating to say the least, so I don't exercise nearly as much as I should (I've gained 35 pounds since the accident and I'm 28 now). Overall, this is a great medicine and one I would recommend."

• Han...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 2, 2018

For Back Pain "Taking this solidly about 5 years now. People, please, if you take anything, there is a risk to become addicted. How many of you drink sodas, eat junk food, or diet sodas daily? All can hurt you, possibly kill you. If you have real pain, this works. Be responsible and take what is prescribed. If your body is getting used to the dose, tell your doctor. Don't take more. Sometimes taking this can cause rebound headaches. Will cause constipation. Can make your skin dry. This medicine does not make me drowsy or slow my heart rate. It could for you. Be safe. Live well."

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2009

For Pain "I've been taking it (10/325 every 4 hours when required) for four months now and have found it to be very effective for my back, hip, and leg pain caused by a failed laminectomy. It doesn't block nerve pain, but it helps me to forget it for the four or five hours between doses. Since it is an opioid, it does cause constipation, and you have to stay on top of it with fiber and laxatives."