Percocet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Lef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2013

For Pain "I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 for a displaced distal radius fracture. It was great at helping to manage the pain until I could have surgery to implant hardware to keep the fracture in place and dealt with post-op pain well too. Vicodin was the MD's original choice but leaves me wired and sleepless. I've only used this for 4 weeks and am now down to just one tab at night. The primary side effects I've noticed now are some pretty extreme GI distress but have been told this is normal. All in all, this has been a very painful injury, and I'm not sure just what I would have done without consistent pain relief. I do suggest using no more than necessary."

• adr...
• July 28, 2013

For Pain "My finger was partially amputated and reattached. Vicodin didn't help the pain, but Percocet is excellent. I only take a small dose, so the pain is not wholly gone, but I don't care once I've taken it. It has made this manageable, and I sleep well, too."

• Anonymous
• October 22, 2008

For Pain "I had a herniated disc, and at 23 years old, all my doctors were hesitant to prescribe it to me. Finally, one did, and it was amazing how fast and well it took the pain away. I just had a lumbar fusion (L5-L4), and Percocet helped with my recovery pain. Definitely a good medicine, but take as ordered and stop when the pain is gone."

• Art...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 14, 2012

For Pain "I've had two knee replacements since 2005 (same knee) and two surgeries on foot for Morton's neuroma. I've had nothing but problems with both and have been in moderate to severe pain since 2005. After my doc tried several medicines for pain, the only thing that has worked was Percocet. I've been on it for several years, however, I quit for a month and a half, and now I'm back on it. I'm taking 3 a day, and it's absolutely amazing how I can work and function normally while on this. I also believe that not only does it relieve the pain, but I'm alert and have so much more energy, and I'm able to remain productive at 60 years old. I sleep like a baby at night too. Great stuff."

• Jim...
• October 1, 2021

For Pain "These generic brands are not working. I complain with pharmacy, doc, FDA, MedWatch, anyone that will listen, even call the head pharmacy of LSU in Louisiana. They don’t care! I don't know what else to do! Hydro's don’t work either! I guess I go to heroin or find some fake pills from Mexico! Ha ha, everyone should file with the FDA, MedWatch, their doc, pharmacy, etc!"

• Nee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2020

For Chronic Pain "Horrible medication reduces the pain from a 10 to a 7, only lasts about two hours, then strong cravings settle in for more. This is a horrible medication, highly addictive with a little therapeutic use."

• JRS...
• September 23, 2013

For Pain "I have a total hip replacement and a fused ankle due to a motorcycle wreck. So far, this medicine has helped. I give it around 8.5. The side effects I have had are that it makes me sleepy, but other than that, it helps."

• No ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 19, 2021

For Chronic Pain "I always got pain relief. Now, because of people abusing them, my doctors are afraid to prescribe them. Why does everyone have to pay for what the drug addicts do? I only take one as needed, some days I have severe pain, but because of the thousand people abusing them, I must suffer."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 19, 2021

For Chronic Pain "Doctors are so afraid of prescribing any narcotic to treat real pain. The people who need it can hardly get it. I'm on a blood thinner, so I take Percocet without anything else added. It's a good medication for pain, but not given enough for controlling pain. I'm over 65, have medical issues, but treating the pain that goes with it doesn't get treated properly."

• Emc...
• June 23, 2008

For Pain "I had my tonsils out a little over a week ago at the age of 30. My doctor prescribed Percocet for the pain, and although it helped my severe throat and ear pain almost instantly, it was very hard on my stomach. After 2 days, I had to stop taking it due to the amount of nausea I was experiencing. As a pain reliever, it worked wonders, just be sure to eat before you take it to avoid an upset stomach."

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2010

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• Wef...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 27, 2017

For Chronic Pain "With degenerative disc disease (DDD) and previous broken back arthritis, worn-out hip, I can't work without this med. It's what keeps me in the workforce. I get constipation, but eat fruits to counter that. I take as directed, too much clouds thought process."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2012

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

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."