Percocet for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2010

"I am 73. I could not exercise due to arthritis pain. I was advised to have my knee replaced but was not willing because of many other medical problems. I was fearful of further strain on my body. Percocet (5/325) allowed me to return to swimming laps 30-40 minutes a day and to walk 30-40 minutes a day. I only take it before exercising. It is wonderful. My strength has increased and my arthritis is better. My knee has stabilized to some extent."

• wec...
• June 18, 2008

"I had knee surgery last week, and I wouldn't be able to go through the recovery without Percocet. Before, the pain was really frustrating. I would wake up at least every 2 hours at night because I would subconsciously move my knee. I feel its effects within 15 minutes. Although some pain is still there, it is quite minor and very manageable. It works."

• bor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2018

"Was prescribed generic 10/325 after wisdom teeth removal, and it made my recovery a breeze. Took one on a timer a few times a day, as advised by my surgeon, and it almost completely erased the pain. Only downside was that it wore off extremely suddenly (at least for me), so if I missed a dose, I'd be met with excruciating pain around the 6-hour mark. I had no side effects other than constipation (which was easily taken care of by an OTC laxative) and pretty extreme drowsiness. I didn't mind that, though, because I needed the rest to properly recover anyway."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2009

"I'm a hemophiliac with severe arthritis and due for a right hip and left knee replacement. My entire life, I've lived with chronic pain from bleeding episodes to my degenerative joint disease. I've been prescribed liquid morphine, Dilaudid, Vicodin, morphine sulfate, Tylenol 3s, OxyContin, pretty much everything they've got. But the only thing that truly does help me function in my everyday life without getting too loopy is Percocet. I give it a 10."

• Bir...
• September 20, 2009

"I have been on and off Percocet for the last 10 years since being diagnosed with endometriosis. It's the only thing that helps when the pain gets really bad. I have tried many other NSAIDs to no avail. I only take 1/2 when absolutely required. After surgery, 1/2 every 6 hours. Be sure to take them with food to avoid feeling ill or lightheaded and out of control. I didn't like the idea of taking a narcotic, but they work, but you do need to respect them. They do have a time and place for pain."

• red...
• November 21, 2008

"Post open abdominal surgery for fibroids. Sent home from the hospital with this medicine, one every 6 hours. In the hospital, it was 2 every 6 hours, but I don't think the MD wanted me strolling around too much as I did in the hospital with 2 tablets. Even 1 was very good for pain, but at 6 hours, I knew it was time for the next dose. Very strong narcotic with expected side effects - be sure to use a stool softener (your doctor will prescribe or no doubt recommend one), especially after any abdominal surgery."

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2016

"I was given Percocet recently after knee surgery. After about the 4th dose, I felt hyper, restless, nauseous, and had a very dry mouth. The worst side effect was extreme throbbing/stabbing lower back pain. I thought it was from just laying around, but whenever I didn't take the Percocet, I didn't have the lower back pain. Great for pain, but for me, it's not worth the side effects I experienced."

• Kdo...
• July 16, 2010

"I have herniated discs in my lower back from a fall. I generally don't like taking narcotic pain killers, but it gets to a certain point where I would take anything to make the pain stop. That's when I take one 5/325 Percocet. It takes 90% of my pain away when I take it with Motrin. I've tried every non-narcotic pain reliever and had no results. I tried Ultram with high hopes, but it didn't help. It's a shame that because of abuse, this medication is so frowned upon (and hard to get even if you really need it). It's so helpful for me and gets me through days that I would otherwise spend crying or in bed. The only downside is if I have to take it a couple of days in a row, I get constipated. I have no dizziness, high feeling, or nausea."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2009

"I have been on this dosage since 1/09 due to 2nd and 3rd degree burns to my scalp and ears. I take 2 pills 3x per day. It has been a Godsend! The only side effect I have noticed is pain intensifies for about 15 minutes after I take it, then it subsides. Thank goodness I have a great doctor who is not afraid to prescribe opioids. She realizes I need it, not want it. I now feel like doing more than lying on the couch curled up in agony."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2012

"I had a double lung transplant and was prescribed this medicine. It did well for the pain, but also gave me mental improvements, as I have seen others have experienced as well. Not only did it get rid of the pain, but it also lessened my depression, decreased my anxiety, and made me feel more relaxed and like my normal self. I was more positive, more productive, and life was just overall better."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2011

"I had been prescribed Percocet after 2 failed back surgeries. I now have permanent nerve damage in sciatica and my right leg. I found it to be the only thing that worked for me. My primary doctor prescribed it for me for about 6 months and then released me from the practice because she felt that she couldn't prescribe for someone with chronic pain. I had to stop taking them immediately, as I haven't been able to get another doctor. The withdrawal was noticeable but only lasted about a day. Both doctors referred me to Pain Management, but my insurance doesn't cover it. I have been to 2 doctors that have turned me away because my case is 'too complicated,' and now I have to live with NO quality of life. Percocet, to me, was what made me normal."

• wrx...
• January 18, 2012

"I am 19 with severe testicular pain. At first, the doctor prescribed meloxicam, which helped but made me sick. Then he put me on Vimovo, didn't help at all, and I was up all night vomiting. I told him I needed something better. At first, he was reluctant to give me Vicodin or Percocet. He later prescribed me Percocet 5/325, and man, that stuff really works. It makes you feel like yourself: no pain, no anxiety, no depression, it is a miracle for me. You must stop as the pain goes, and please only take as directed by your doctor, as it can become very addicting. A few downsides are tiredness, nausea (sometimes), and you want to talk a LOT."

• New...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 11, 2015

"I was prescribed this medication after vaginal birth, 30 hours labor, and a significant episiotomy. Medicine was a life saver. I have a very low pain tolerance and had almost no pain while taking this medicine. The cons were that I was extremely constipated and mentally was very out of it and even had some light hallucinations."

• Mik...
• June 20, 2011

"I have cervical stenosis. I can live with the varying levels of pain and discomfort through the day as long as I'm able to move around and change positions. But lying down in bed and trying to sleep was a serious problem for me. I couldn't fall asleep until I was really exhausted, and even then, I was wakened after an hour or less by pain. My doctor prescribed Percocet 5/325. The full tablet was a bit strong, but it did the trick. I fell asleep after ten minutes and slept for six straight hours. I then split the tablets and take one ten minutes before lying down. That gets me to sleep and I sleep for about four hours. When I wake up (usually in pain), I take the other half, and I'm good for the day. That's been my regimen for two years."

• Lcp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2013

"I had meniscectomy back in 2011. After 2 years, I started having bad pain under my kneecap and on the lateral side of my knee. Doctor prescribed me Norco 5 mg, it had little effect, so he switched to Percocet 5 mg. Feels good to sleep at night."

• Ped...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2012

"Unbelievable relief from post-op back surgery pain. Was DC'ed from the morphine pump due to side effects (hallucinating, explosive agitation) and 10 mg of Percocet every 4 hours made the fresh 7-inch incision in my lower back 'go away.' Warning, I did also hallucinate on this medication, and it was very unpleasant. But more tolerable than morphine and with top-notch pain relief."

• Me...
• May 21, 2016

"My Rx 5/325. I had bilateral total knee replacement 12 weeks ago. Taking this totally helped me make it through this recovery period so far. I now take less than one a day and try to use ibuprofen instead. My side effects did not outweigh the benefits, but as you can see from reading the reviews, everyone has a different reaction. Mine are: constipation, so I took a laxative or suppository, slow reaction time, be extremely careful if you have to drive, if you can avoid driving, impaired/cloudy thinking, restlessness. When I go back to my desk job, I can take this during the day, but if you take it at night, you may not sleep well. I plan to continue to taper off and use only when pain level is above 5. Ibuprofen nighttime works better for sleep."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2009

"I have a degenerative bone disease that started a dozen years ago. Pain took over my life and made it hardly worth living. Doctor prescribed a combination of Percocet, Lyrica, and Cymbalta, and it gave me back my life."

• per...
• February 22, 2011

"I have severe back pain and leg pain associated with sciatica. The MRI indicates a central and left herniated disk between L5-S1 and annular disc bulging at the L4-L5 level. I tried every over-the-counter pain medication and Tramadol, which did nothing. The pain in my back, left buttocks, and left calf was debilitating. I could not put on a pair of socks, let alone do any normal activity. My doctor then prescribed Percocet, and I have to say this drug is a Godsend. It actually has given me my LIFE back! I never get a 'high'-there is no feeling of euphoria-what I do get is RELIEF of my pain so that I can actually work, play, and live. Side effects: constipation. I eat bran cereal twice a day-gone. I get insomnia at night, so I take smaller amounts."

• Ear...
• January 9, 2018

"I had a very severe ear infection. So severe that my ear canal was closing. I went to my ear doctor, she placed a sponge in my ear canal to prevent it from fully closing. Fast forward, that same night, the pain was so unbearable I had to go to the hospital. I was also prescribed Percocet after my weight loss surgery. Mind you, I did not take my dosage every single time I felt pain. If I felt manageable pain, I laid down, didn’t do any strenuous activity and vice versa. The only thing that I made sure of was that if I took a dosage in public, that I was already on my way home because they knocked me out within 30 minutes. Also, I did not drive. Never do drugs and drive, be smart about narcotic usage."

• Coa...
• February 2, 2010

"I have been taking Percocet 10/650 3x a day for a few years now due to back and neck pain after a roof fall in the coal mines when I was 24. I'm 28 now. I lost my insurance and had to go to a different doctor. Due to my age, they don't want to give the Percocet anymore. When I was taking the Percocet, I had a normal day-to-day life, but now the pain is starting to come back. Percocet helps me better than anything else I have ever taken. I give it a 10 out of 10."

• ath...
• March 11, 2011

"I have several chronic back conditions: herniated disc, moderate spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and kyphosis. I have been taking 5/325 mg Percocet, 3-4 tabs daily for almost 2 years now. It relieves probably 80% of my pain and allows me to function. Most of the itching, sweating, nausea, etc. disappears after about a month or so of use. As most people noted, take the minimum strength needed to relieve your pain and take only as directed. At 61, I'll probably be on these the rest of my life, but at least I can function. I have found Percocet to work better than even Morphine, at least in my case. Highly recommended for chronic pain."

• Ama...
• March 27, 2012

"I've taken Percocet for several short periods in my life, such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post-op for compound fracture of wrist, etc. Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed the 7.5-325. It's a wonderful pain reliever. Causes minor itchiness all over and significant drowsiness (these are normal side effects). Bothersome, but well worth relieving horrible pain! I do not get sleepless like I do on Vicodin. Actually, I am lulled to sleep when on this medicine. Not only does it successfully control significant pain, it also gives the user a feeling of peaceful serenity."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2009

"Taking Percocet after total knee replacement surgery. It is a great aid to relieving pain. I was taking 2 tablets every 4 hours in the beginning, however, now it's only when needed for pain, and I only take 1 tablet. Percocet is amazing."

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2012

"I am 23 with fibromyalgia and various post-competitive gymnastics injuries. Daily I take Concerta, tramadol, Lexapro, and Ambien to sleep. I take Percocet and Flexeril as needed for my bad days. Percocet is wonderful, but it is obvious to me why people become addicted to it, so I am careful not to take it unless the pain is really bad. It does affect mood, people are saying it should be used as an antidepressant, but that is ridiculous. Yes, Percocet makes you feel great mentally and physically, but the second you stop taking it, you will no longer have that feeling of well-being. Antidepressants get you back to a normal level that you can maintain after you come off it."