Percocet and Pain: What Users Say

• Nen...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 15, 2021

For Chronic Pain "I've been on my meds since 1997. I was in a car accident, crushed against a tree in my car. I didn't start my meds during the craziness. Over 20 years, my pain meds keep me normal. I've been with the same pharmacy for about 4 years. I have never given them a problem. In the beginning of this month, he claimed to have not had my usual brand. I desperately asked him how it will affect me and is this only once. He told me it's the same, different manufacturers, and that he hasn't gotten any of my normal ones. I trusted his word. Then, once I tried them, I called him and complained, explaining this is not working. He also suggested I go somewhere else. I explained to him that is not right, I simply want what I know works for me. I am praying that when it's my next pick up, he gives me what I'm supposed to have. This particular brand of Percocet has been making me sick, it's not a mind thing, it's physical pain. U17 are the markings on the pill. The brand is Aurolife Pharma LLC, and they do not serve their purpose. Please don't make the same mistakes as I did. We have rights."

• IGK...
• September 18, 2013

For Pain "I was given this for what was supposed to be temporomandibular joint dysfunction. It worked for four days. Until the pain became so great I went in crying and shaking. Turned out I had to get my tooth extracted and a bone graft. My filling had cracked and the nerve was exposed and dying. Increased me to 10 mg; not only was my mouth pain-free after surgery, my two herniated discs and pinched nerves, my back, neck, and shoulders were almost pain-free. I was able to do laundry and cook for my family. Best thing ever after 12 years of no relief. I take the smallest dose, 5 mg, with the option to take 2 if needed."

• Anonymous
• March 23, 2009

For Pain "I was having terrible back pain from my degenerative disc disease. I started off taking tramadol (Ultram), then they switched me to Percocet. That changed my life. After taking it for a few months, I could drive again. Now I can go where I want with little or no pain. I still have pain when shopping, which I hate anyway."

• Mik...
• June 20, 2011

For Pain "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."

• Loo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2016

For Pain "My doc prescribed this for after having colitis. It dulls the pain, but for 2 months had the worst constipation (with Colace) and groin pain I ever had in my life. Went to 5 docs and had over $1500 in CT scans and ultrasounds for pain. Doc misled me and said to take it 24 hours a day. After about 2 weeks of agonizing pain, I came off it on my own. NO PAIN! Be very CAREFUL."