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Vicodin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Vicodin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 146 reviews on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Vicodin

  • wolflew
  • December 8, 2009

For Pain "Doctor gave me prescription for Vicodin (5-500: hydrocodone/acetaphenamin) post shoulder surgery: 1 every 4-6 hrs. It blocked the pain HOWEVER within 12 hours made me dizzy and gave me cold sweats and nausea; couldn't stand up or walk without help. Switched to Ultram/tramadol 50mg 1 every 6 hours (which worked fine - no side effects)."

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  • Mini
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 6, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking vicodin over 10 years and most of it for back pain. Now have osteoporosis, scolosis, arthritis and more. I have always cut the pills in half and never over used them. My dr gives me 2 prescriptions a year and I make them last. I have not had any side effects from this med and take a half most of the time. A whole one only if in severe pain. Sometimes do not take them for months depending on my pain level"

9 / 10
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  • ptere...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 21, 2023

For Pain "As someone who's experienced a few kidney stones in their lifetime, Vicodin and Advil are the only things that can keep me from squirming in pain on the floor. Vicodin doesn't make me nauseous, whereas oxycodone-based painkillers do."

10 / 10
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  • Nancy...
  • November 9, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "It works great for my arthritis. I can be mobile enough to even go to work."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 8, 2012

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "No stomach upset or drowsiness...FINALLY"

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  • bubba...
  • June 28, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I used to play golf three days a week but with much pain afterwards. I've been put on Vicodin on a regular basis. I take as needed not more than prescribed and it has worked wonders."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 5, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "As a change I was given Vicodin for rheumatoid arthritis, as other medicines weren't controlling pain that much. So far it has helped a lot."

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  • Jasper...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 19, 2014

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have tried different medications (Diladuids, Percocet ) as I have had 2 knee replacements and another because 1 became infected. Vicodin has been better because of fewer side effects."

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  • gloving
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 8, 2014

For Pain "It works very well for pain..it gives seniors energy to function and the side effects are very mild, if any. "

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  • Bobby...
  • November 26, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have severe arthritis I am now on Vicodin and the pain relief I get is outstanding"

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  • mheid...
  • May 13, 2008

For Pain "I have been having considerable reconstructive work in my mouth lately. It is very effective in controlling my tooth pain as long as I take it on an empty stomach. "

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  • painful...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 18, 2012

For Back Pain "This did take away the pain and got me of the bed it let me do what I had to do. I did not get withdrawals when I stopped it."

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  • raerae
  • October 22, 2013

For Pain "The one side effect that I didn't see listed under side effects was itching"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 17, 2009

For Pain "I used this for spinal stenosis and it never really worked for me. I took the 5/500 and then I tried 10/325 and neither did anything."

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  • L5-S1...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 4, 2015

For Back Pain "There are only a few temporary pain medications that are better than this, and this should be highly considered upon initial severe pain relief until a more permanent solution can be sought after."

5 / 10
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  • Whitte
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 10, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been prescribed vicodin for RA and fibromyalgia it helps so much. I can get up and almost live a normal life without drowsiness as get with Gapapentin"

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  • Patrick
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 7, 2014

For Pain "My experience with Vicodin has been good."

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  • Noelle
  • March 20, 2013

For Back Pain "I fell flat on my back and have been using this for 2 months. It works but really wakes me up! I need something else that makes me a little more sleepy. "

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  • teach...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 5, 2014

For Back Pain "No lessening of pain in legs."

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  • Hydro...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 22, 2022

For Pain "Excedrine worked better than the hydrocodone for pain from rotator cuff surgery. I threw them away."

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  • mpspr...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 28, 2014

For Pain "Helps with migraines when Imitrex fails. I have to eat before taking a dose or it will make me nauseous."

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  • eyelo...
  • February 19, 2009

For Pain "I take these every 6 hours for my ankle and they really work and help out with pain. Make sure you take stool softner though."

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  • Jersey
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 1, 2021

For Back Pain "The only medication that works for me is the new revised Vicodin 300 mg. acetaminophen not the Norco 325 acetaminophen. I've tried both of them and I feel like the 300 is much stronger !"

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  • Willi...
  • June 2, 2009

For Pain "I took Vicodin for a tooth that is severely infected and in need of work done to it. Without Vicodin it just throbs and keeps me up all night."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 19, 2009

For Pain "I have sciatica and take Vicodin. It helps me sleep and slightly covers up the pain."

5 / 10
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