Percocet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• Tom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 4, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have had two knee replacements, and the first operation there has been a problem with the prosthesis moving. I have used Percocet 5/325 regularly to ease the pain. This is more or less a Band-Aid until I have another surgery."

• ath...
• March 11, 2011

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• 26 ...
• October 24, 2009

For Pain "I was recently diagnosed with gallstones and had to go to the ER yesterday because I couldn't sleep from the pain and haven't been able to eat more than 400 cal/day since eating causes the pain. They gave me one tablet of Percocet and a prescription for just a few more until I can get into surgery. I have to say, it is amazing. I've been going through debilitating pain for 2 weeks waiting around for doctors to diagnose me with what I already figured I had, and one tablet of 5-325 knocked all that pain right out of me. The best part is that I was able to eat, take a pill, and even after the pill wore off, I both felt like myself AND was pain-free! I was able to sleep and eat last night, and I'm so, so happy!"

• Avi...
• September 4, 2011

For Pain "I am a 48-year-old woman. Have fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, diabetes, neuropathy, 4 joint surgeries (tendon reconstructions on both elbows, and two surgeries on the left ankle for a complete rupture of the brevis tendon, recent fractured L2 vertebra, and degenerative arthritis in the fracture area and neck. Also lost my father and daughter both in the past 24 months. On Vicodin for daily pain and 10/325 Percocet for flare-ups. Tried morphine with terrible side effects, so I had to quit. For really rough days, the Percocet works well. I take it with 4 mg Zofran. Lifts depression because people feel less depressed when pain is relieved! May also work due to other reasons. Always take on an empty stomach because when I take it with food, I get less effect."

• Hij...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 23, 2022

For Chronic Pain "Hurt SI joint 8.5 years ago. Took ibuprofen for about a year, back surgeon prescribed codeine, did not help, then prescribed Norco, worked but had bad side effects. Then Percocet. I get by on taking as little as possible as I am a recovering addict. Always 3 or less a day, dose is 5/325. It helps stop the excruciating pain but brings on other unwanted side effects of numb leg and sciatica as I compensate for back pain. It is what it is. Until they come up with a surgery or better meds, this is my life. Dependent on opioids."

• WHI...
• August 15, 2009

For Pain "I was diagnosed with bursitis of the hip. I was in severe pain and went to see multiple doctors before even being diagnosed. I was given Vicodin, Tramadol, and an anti-inflammatory drug. None of them did the trick. After months of being in pain and continuously arguing with my doctor that those prior pills were working, he prescribed me Percocet. It works wonders. The first encounter with it made me feel really nauseous, but once I was able to lie down, it was amazing. I don't feel as though I am 'high' on it, but do feel as though I am back to my fun-loving self. My libido has increased, and I am sleeping much better. I work the graveyard shift, and it's hard enough to sleep, and this puts and keeps me asleep. Awesome, to say the least."

• Ama...
• December 6, 2010

For Pain "I have tried several medications for my peripheral neuropathy, and Percocet is the only thing that has helped. It has been a life saver. While I do still have pain, it has greatly reduced the pain and given me my life back. Not only has it helped me with my pain, but, as I've seen others say, it has also done wonders for my mood. It has also made it possible for me to get some sleep at night without waking constantly in pain. Most of the other medications I have tried have had really bad side effects, and I have none with the Percocet except some mild drowsiness, but nothing severe, and that is actually a good thing when I need help sleeping at night."

• fre...
• April 6, 2010

For Pain "I take this for the bad days of my chronic pain syndrome that my doctor won't give an official diagnosis, but basically the symptoms are like those of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndromes. We've ruled out everything else! Anyway, I also take it for migraines, as I unfortunately don't tolerate the typical medicines for those. As long as I really moderate how much and how often I take it, the pain is much more tolerable. Not gone, but much better than it would otherwise be without it! The downside to this drug (like all of the other opiates) is that I've built a tolerance to it over the years. Fortunately, I have never become physically dependent on it! I find that it is better for me than Vicodin or Darvocet because it has less gastrointestinal side effects."

• mam...
• December 27, 2009

For Pain "Have struggled for almost two years with pain when I eat, and after numerous tests and several procedures/surgeries, my doctor told me to take Percocet. It works amazingly well. BUT... after being on it for several days, I go through bouts of depression - sometimes for just a few hours, sometimes for a day or two. Have tried many other drugs, however, and this is the only one that doesn't have other horrible side effects. Have great family support, so will stay with Percocet."

• sun...
• January 19, 2012

For Pain "I had been taking Lortab 10/500 for several months for pain. It literally stopped working. I just had my 9th back surgery. All my other surgeries I bounced back quickly. This last one I haven't. The pain has increased drastically. I can barely walk. I still can't lie on my back or right side. Until yesterday. My doctor gave me Percocet 10/650, and I can tell a huge difference. I actually slept last night. Now I have to have another MRI to make sure this back surgery hasn't messed up. Percocet really helps."

• 1mp...
• June 12, 2009

For Pain "I sustained a lower back injury in January of 2008. Obviously, I was in severe pain, so I went to the ER. The attending doctor who saw me prescribed Percocet for the pain. This is an absolutely amazing pain medication. The worst part is that I still have back pain that is still undiagnosed, and being only 25, I find it almost impossible to find a doctor to prescribe this to me. Even though it is the only thing that works. I have tried Ultram, Vicodin, and several other narcotics, but this is the only one that works."

• luv...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2012

For Pain "I like using Percocet for my back pain. It helps more than other pain pills that I've taken before. Lortab didn't do anything, or Ultram. I do have a scheduled epidural for my back this week. So, hopefully when I get that shot, I might not need to take as many Percocet! I also have to take Zanaflex, muscle relaxers twice a day for my spasms. They just make you really tired. So, if you have to drive, I wouldn't take the muscle relaxers."

• rea...
• March 28, 2021

For Pain "12 years ago, I helped a so-called friend move a tablesaw, and that thing weighed 200 lbs. I weighed 150 lbs. The problem was he dropped it, and the next thing I knew, I fell on the concrete. I've been in pain ever since. I'll take either Oxycodone APAP or Norco Hydrocodone any day. Like House would say, 'life is pain, I wake up every morning with pain, I go to work in pain.' Lumbar spondylosis in L5-S1, hurting for 12 years, then they found bone spurs with moderate stenosis. Thirty-four epidurals have not helped. It is in both cervical and lumbar areas. I'm tired of pain 24/7. When I sleep, no pain whatsoever! This medicine and Norco are 9's to me."

• cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2012

For Pain "I had 3 impacted wisdom teeth removed under general anesthetic. The oral surgeon prescribed me Percocet. Percocet was a bit too intense for me, even though it did rid me of the pain. It was intense because it made me dizzy and drowsy. I found myself having to lay down most of the time when on it, as I also felt that my heart rate increased. I think that because I'm already a worrier, the side effects left me panicky."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2012

For Pain "I'm 24, and I work in a -20 freezer selecting orders for grocery stores. Constant bending and lifting while briskly walking. Three times a week in 8 hours, I'll take tramadol and one or two 10/325 Percocet. That cocktail gets me going. Loosens me up. No pain in my back or feet, and it numbs the cold out. I could run for 9 hours with it."