Percocet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Woman...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2016

For Pain "I was prescribed this for pain following brain surgery. Take with food to prevent nausea. To avoid constipation, I took each dose with a stool softener and drank apple juice. Works good on the pain. But you do feel a little loopy on it."

• 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."

• farmer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2016

For Pain "I recently had a 9 mm and 7 mm kidney stone between my kidney and bladder. Too large to pass so I had to have a stent placed to prevent blockage while waiting a week to go back for the procedure to break up the stones to a passable size. I had been given several types of pain meds through I. V. While in the hospital including some that were very powerful including duladid among others. I was sent home for 5 days while waiting for the procedure and was given percocet 10 / 325 1 every 4 hours. Without it I couldn't have tolerated the pain. Also had very limited side effects, nothing like what the I. V. Meds caused and I felt much safer taking it vs the other more powerful meds. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from kidney stones"

• kimmy
• February 9, 2016

For Chronic Pain "My experience was that this was the only medicine that helped severe pelvic pain. I started on low dose but had to take two. Two months in my doctor agreed to raise the dose to 10mg/325 ....... I was worried about the amount of tylenol. Long story short had hysterectomy few months later. Took 2 months to wean myself off by tapering. Total I was on percocet 7 months."

• rholl...
• October 5, 2009

For Pain "I have been on Percocet about two years ago for degenerative disc disease. It helped a lot, but it can be habit forming. Be very careful with this medicine; take ONLY as prescribed, and it will help you."

• Lefty...
• 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."

• 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 3's, Oxycontin, pretty much everything they've got. But the only thing that truly does help me function in my everyday life without getting to loopy is Percocet. I give it a 10."

• india...
• August 1, 2010

For Pain "Arthritis - A true wonder drug. I've been using it for 10 years and it has allowed me to function an an optimum level. But the doctors are so wary and suspicious. I get only 40 pills for 3 months and suffer on days I cannot take it. I believe in relieving pain, and this narcotic drug will do it. Nothing else matches it."

• Artimus
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 14, 2012

For Pain "I've had two knee replacement's since 2005 (same knee) and two surgery's on foot for Mortons 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."

• 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 very dry mouth. 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."

• 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."

• borluz
• 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."

• JRSerna...
• 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 that it makes me sleepy but other than that it helps."

• adriana...
• 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."

• MissL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

For Pain "I do not like this medication at all. I was prescribed 10/325 after I had endometriosis excision surgery last year. I had never taken oxycodone before and I don't want to take it again if I have another choice. It made me feel incredibly loopy and brain foggy. It took away the pain, but the side effects were awful. I had some pills leftover because I wanted to stop taking them but I kept them in case I needed them later. I had ankle surgery late last year and ran out of my week's worth of meds (I took them in a week but still had a lot of pain due to tendon repair and bone shaving). I had the Percocet in my med cabinet and took half and it was horrible. I relived the experience all over again. I don't want this medication."

• Kdon
• 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 days in a row I get constipated. I have no dizziness, high feeling or nausea."

• JHL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2023

For Pain "I took Percocet after getting my wisdom teeth removed for about a week. For pain specifically, I would give it an 8/10. The reason why I'm not giving it an 8 is because of the abuse potential. When I was on Percocet, it made me not care about anything else. I loved the euphoria more than the pain relief, which is extremely dangerous. I would not recommend taking this medication unless you absolutely have to because of the addiction and abuse potential. Stick to ibuprofen if you can. Stay away from this stuff."

• sm5
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2024

For Pain "I got given this medicine while I was dealing with wisdom tooth removal. It was a lifesaver! It's helpful to take when you are about to go to sleep, as the drowsy side effect can help you rest and recover faster. I only took it for 4 days before I switched to regular OTC pain control. It's best taken when you eat something, it reduces some of the side effects and is easier to process. It helps a lot during the initial recovery phase when the best medicine is rest and recover for moderate/severe pain after surgery."

• Emch
• 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 reliver it worked wonders, just be sure to eat before you take it to avoid upset stomach."

• Elusi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

For Pain "I just had my thumb fused due to a tendon injury that prevented any thumb movement.I was given Percocet 10/325 mg tablets.The first week after surgery was amazingly great because the Percocet killed 90% of the pain.I'd rather not be on opiates but I had to make an exception. It's vital that you follow your doctors instructions and take medication as it was prescribed. I can see why people get addicted to Percocet. After taking one I felt the euphoric effects and I felt happy. If you need to take Percocet to treat your pain just keep in mind that you need to be responsible and be aware of the possibility of becoming addicted."

• realp...
• March 28, 2021

For Pain "12 years ago I helped a so-called friend move a a tablesaw and that thing weighed 200lbs I weighed 150lbs, the problem was he dropped it and next thing I fell on the concrete. I've been in pain ever since. I'll take either Oxycodone Apap, or Norco Hydrocodone anyday... 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 34 epidurals has not helped, it is in both Cervical/Lumbar areas. I'm tired of pain 24/7 when I sleep no pain whatsoever! This medicine and Norco are 9's to me."

• Tim
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 9, 2023

For Chronic Pain "I developed spinal stenosis in my 40s. I was brought up in an environment where you didn't complain about aches and pains. You suck it up and push through it. As time passed, the condition grew worse and I was mega dosing things like Tylenol, Doans, Aspirin, and others. I'd take a handful at a time. Pain was driving me mad. At one point, I decided that I needed to 'kill' the pain. I got a very long, pointy kitchen knife, wedged it in the door jamb of my bathroom door, lined up the spot making my life unbearable, and stabbed the spot, which was stupid. At the emergency room, I was given morphine to get the pain under control. They discharged me with a pack of 5 Percocet 10/625 and told me to see my doctor. A few days later, I took it. It worked. I wasn't pain-free, but I could function. It did make me a little tired and sweaty, so the next time I cut it in half and found I got the same level of relief. Eating something first eliminated the negative effects. To be continued....."

• Birdi...
• September 20, 2009

For Pain "I have been on and off Percocet for the last 10 years since 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 light headed 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."

• Tomas
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 4, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have had two knee replacement 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"

• Wefishn
• 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 work force. I get constipation, but eat fruits to counter that, I take as directed, to much clouds thought process"