Norco User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Vic...
• April 23, 2009

For Pain "This combination of Hydrocodone/acetaminophen is the best at relieving pain. I have tried Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Vocoprofen, Vicodin HP, and just about every different combination, and Norco works the best by far. It relieves my pain in all parts of my body, and is also great for headaches, terrible back pain, and abdominal cramping. This drug is much less addicting and has fewer episodes of nausea/vomiting."

• Ret...
• October 15, 2016

For Pain "When they switched me to Norco, I had to deal with more pain. The medication is half as effective and makes me sick to my stomach many times. The government doesn't care about the people with real pain, more concerned with the drug addicts (which more people are becoming because they can't get the pain relief they need.)"

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

For Back Pain "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."

• Nor...
• August 11, 2018

For Back Pain "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."

• ros...
• March 14, 2008

For Pain "I have spinal stenosis and have tried the gauntlet of pain relievers. I have found Norco to be one of the best that I have tried. I take one 10/750 every 6-8 hours, and I find it keeps me feeling the best I can with the condition I have."

• rid...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 7, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "So I thought I would give everyone an update on what I found out. I called several pharmacies, and most of them only carried the Mallinckrodt Norco. One pharmacist told me that is what they send him, making it seem like the insurance companies or someone else is controlling the market. As I said previously, I was taking the Watson brand (yellow football), and they worked very well, and I never built a resistance to them. I called Walmart, and they alternated between the Mallinckrodt and Cambridge. They currently had Cambridge in stock, so I filled my prescription there. Of course, they acted like I was a junkie, but they filled them, and I am happy to report they are working much like the Watson did. I actually cut back a pill a day and am taking 3 times a day and have much better pain relief and motivation to work. You might give them a try and see if they are good for you."

• Fib...
• November 18, 2015

For Back Pain "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."

• han...
• May 21, 2013

For Back Pain "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."

• Zje...
• October 29, 2016

For Pain "I am only 18 years old. I have had two major hip surgeries that have been unsuccessful due to an underdeveloped right hip joint. My pain is awful. I am fine for 3 to 5 days without pain, and on those days I don't take any painkillers. But on the days that my hip hurts, I can't even walk on it, and I need to use crutches to just get around. I am 18, and the doctor told me that this cycle may continue for years to come. He has prescribed 10-325 mg Norco for the pain, plus 800 mg of ibuprofen. The combination works very well. The larger dose of ibuprofen greatly reduces inflammation in the area of pain so that the Norco can relieve the pain. I highly recommend this combo for anyone with sharp shooting pain coming from your back or hip and running down."

• Alw...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 9, 2023

For Pain "I am a 53-year-old female who has undergone multiple surgeries on both knees and back twice a year, including knee replacements, steroid injections, cortisone injections, and nerve cauterization. I have been taking 10/325 for 7 years and only receive my prescriptions through a hospital or one Walgreens location because other Walgreens carry hydrocodone with a different formulation. Initially, I only had to take half or 1 pill a day at night, but now I have to take it every 6 or 7 hours due to severe sciatica, RLS, and nerve damage from all the surgeries. It's strange that some of my pills work fine and help relieve my pain, but others in the same bottle make me feel like I took three pills and leave me feeling sick and scared, like I am overdosing. I have tried taking OTC naproxen for my back and muscle pain, and it helps to some extent. However, I would appreciate it if Norco was consistent across all Walgreens because they look and make me feel different, even having different numbers on them. I did some research and found out that they don't make them anymore, so the pharmacy might be giving out old meds."

• OC ...
• May 23, 2016

For Pain "I tore my adductor muscles from slipping on some mats in a martial arts class 6 years ago. I've had two sports hernia operations, which helped, but I have some permanent nerve damage in my thighs. I get burning and shocks in my thighs. I have been taking 1-2 Norco as needed for several years, and they work great. I know they are highly addictive, but no other pain killer allows me to work, have fun with family and friends, and continue to train in my martial arts. I sometimes go 3-5 days without any and rarely take more than 2 a day. If you have chronic pain or permanent nerve damage, these can give you your life back."

• Pep...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 6, 2014

For Pain "This medicine has allowed me to function. I have been taking it for 3 years because I have adverse reactions to ASA and all NSAIDs. Chronic pain from rheumatoid/osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and cervical and lumbar injuries from an auto accident. I see a pain management physician for steroid injections when I need to and use Norco. I may still have days where some tasks are a no-go; I have some time limitations doing chores also. I adhere to the dosing schedules, although I cut the bedtime dose in half for better sleep. This medication, in combination with Cymbalta and an occasional Flexeril, allows me to do much more during the course of a day. I am very happy about the low dose of acetaminophen. I get regular blood studies."

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

For Back Pain "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."

• Ann...
• November 1, 2009

For Pain "I have been taking Norco for a jaw dislocation injury for about 3 months. After a while, I had to increase the amount per day, so my doctor wanted to give me OxyContin for evening. I did not like the OxyContin and felt that the Norco better took away the pain. The OxyContin just made me feel like I was hallucinating. The Norco works best for pain relief."

• Ang...
• May 26, 2016

For Back Pain "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."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2009

For Pain "I have been on Norco for about 8 months now for fibromyalgia and degenerative bone and disc disease, and I tell you what, this medicine works and gets the job done! I have been taking pain relievers for over 7 years, and they work 100% better for breakthrough pain than any other on the market! Take caution in getting off of them and make sure you CUT BACK SLOWLY as they are addictive or habit-forming. Hope you have good results from this medication as I had."

• Dan...
• March 17, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Feb 28, 2021. I've been getting my prescription Norco 10/325 from CVS, and lately they haven't been working on my pain. So I called my doctor and mentioned it, they suggested I try a different pharmacy. It could be the manufacturer, so I did. I tried Walgreens, worse decision because they gave me a brand called Mallinckrodt. It doesn't help at all with pain. I've had really horrible side effects: bad weight gain, headaches, depression, forgetfulness. Never again."

• geo...
• October 3, 2007

For Pain "Norco for myself is a very good drug for pain. I used it for several months before my operation, which was a 'bi-lateral knee' replacement. After the operation, I was on oxycodone 2 tabs, every 4 hours for about 3 weeks. Now I'm on Norco again every 4 hours, sometimes every 8 hours. Tomorrow I'm cutting myself down to 1 tab every 10-12 hours."

• MzA...
• April 24, 2008

For Pain "I have been on a lot of pain medicines since I was twelve years old, due to endometriosis. After thirteen surgeries, and abundant doctor visits with their many accompanying prescriptions, my doctor finally tried Norco 10/325 twice daily for the pain, and it worked."

• Tem...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2013

For Pain "I have fibromyalgia. I have tried standard treatments for this condition, and nothing has worked except Norco 10-325 twice a day and Tramadol 100 mg two times a day. I have been on this same dose now for 4 years, and it does the job. The only side effect that I notice is with nighttime leg cramps. I have tried to see what caused the leg cramping and I am determined it to be the Norco. When I stopped taking it, the leg cramps went away. I adjusted the time I take Norco and no longer take it after 5 in the evening, and it seems to help. I alternate the Tramadol, I take my dose in the morning about 6 am when I wake up, take Norco at around 10 am and 5 pm, and then Tramadol about 9 pm, and it works perfectly and seems to control my pain."

• Dec...
• November 4, 2014

For Pain "Over the past 7 years, I've been on every painkiller known to man. Currently, what works for me is Fentanyl 25 mg patches and Norco 10/325 mg for breakthrough pain. I am disabled due to severe lower back pain, both hips being broken, osteoarthritis in my right knee, and my right Achilles tendon being torn up by a dog. This combination allows me to function somewhat for up to about 4 hours before the pain level starts rising, and I have to stop because sometimes the pain gets so bad that the meds don't work. Fentanyl is not for everyone, but I would suggest to anyone dealing with severe chronic pain to try it. A patch lasts 3 days, and I have no side effects from it. No constipation either. I thank my lucky stars that my doctor found this combination. I still have bad days, but very few."

• Cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 28, 2018

For Pain "I don't know if it's just the rules, but surgeons or regular doctors are not supposed to prescribe scheduled pain meds after 3 months post-op. In addition to other issues, I had a spinal fusion whose screw needs to come out as they created bursas, as well as cervical at every level falling apart. You need to go to a pain management doctor if you need to continue drug treatment. They can prescribe whatever you need. The bigger problem is the consolidation of drug companies and pharmacies. The big pharmas only carry the cheapest and weakest. But find the one that works for you, and hopefully, they will continue making it. Small mom-and-pop pharmacies are typically not constricted by contracts, so they are able to get you the generic brand you want."

• nic...
• December 30, 2014

For Pain "I would give this (Norco) an 11 if I could. I had a labiaplasty and all they prescribed me was 800 mg ibuprofen and Tylenol 3. Neither one worked very well. I happened to have some Norco left over from a work-related injury (back/neck/shoulders), and the nurse I spoke to said it wouldn't work very well for this sort of pain. Well, sorry to say, she was wrong. I feel pain-free and relaxed for the first time since my surgery. I think I will actually get some sleep tonight. The pain was a level 10 (imagine getting your genitals caught in a bear trap... that's what it felt like--constantly)... right now it's at probably a 1 with only minor discomfort. Check with your doctor before using it and never mix with other medicines!"

• Kan...
• October 24, 2013

For Back Pain "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."

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

For Back Pain "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."