Hydrocodone / ibuprofen and Constipation: What Users Say

• Ano...
• May 12, 2011

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "I've been using Vicoprofen for more than 3 years. I take 3 per day for the pain of fibromyalgia and also lingering pain from having had the kneecap dislocated due to a fall. Most of the time, I take it on an empty stomach with no problem. Also, I've never had weight gain because of it or constipation. I have normal daily bowel movements. I can function at a higher than normal level. No problems for me taking Vicoprofen."

• Izz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2020

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "The best medication for severe pain of all sorts. Lasts for a long time, so you don't have to take it as frequently. Doesn't hurt your stomach, doesn't make you lightheaded, doesn't cause constipation. I don't understand why this isn't prescribed more frequently than the popular alternatives. If you're ever unfortunate enough to need pain relievers, give this one a try."

• gmR...
• October 17, 2009

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "I was prescribed Vicoprofen after I had some wisdom teeth surgically removed. I have to admit, it worked great. I was in some serious pain and could tell exactly the minute it started to wear off. But as soon as I took another, the pain was gone within minutes. I can see where it would be habit-forming, as it does give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Kind of euphoric, I guess. Just be careful and only allow yourself to take it when you really need it. My only complaint is... yes... it does leave you a little constipated for a day or so after you've used it. Get yourself some Dulcolax or something if you're going to be on it for any prolonged period of time."

• Pau...
• June 14, 2022

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "I’ve been taking Vicoprofen for about 10 years now. I take it three times a week, sometimes once a day. It takes away all my pain with the drop foot and any other pain that I have. It is the best pill out there, and I don’t get constipated, and I’m not addicted to it. When I don’t want to take it, I just take an ibuprofen."

• Jek...
• April 22, 2012

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "It is amazing pain relief. I built a tolerance so quickly! I could take 1 and feel so much better, and soon it was one and a half 7.5s, and weeks later two 7.5s. The Lidoderm patch and TENS unit helped some, but you feel like you need the medicine, so very easy to convince your body that you NEED it. Gained 10 lbs. After 3 years and some physical therapy plus Neurontin. My PM doctor switched me to Nucynta. No tolerance to that yet! They have injected my intercostal nerves with cortisone to see if it was nerve damage from the back-to-back pregnancies. Constipation has been horrible. I need two Vicoprofen 10s every 8 hours, but oh well. Some relief is nice."

• VCf...
• March 25, 2011

Hydrocodone / ibuprofen for Pain "Very effective medicine. I got 4 wisdom teeth extracted and was prescribed it. Took a while before it kicked in, but when it did, my pain was completely gone. Lasted about 3 or 4 hours. I didn't experience many side effects, other than slight constipation and a small sense of dizziness. I slept perfectly fine while on it."

• TKE...
• April 1, 2012

For Pain "Cheap, short term only, good for a couple of hours of moderate pain relief. Taking 3-5 of 7.5/325 a day with the Butrans patch. With this combination at their maximum effectiveness brings my knee and hip pain from a 7-9 to a 3-4. Only downside of the hydrocodone is mild constipation and slight drowsiness."

• MJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

For Pain "Have a “weak spot” in my back, and I’ll turn the wrong way, and the pain is so bad I’ll fall to my knees. Can’t sit, can’t stand. Can’t move without rolling in pain. Dr. gave me hydrocodone 7.5/325, flexeril 10 mg, and told me to get a deep tissue massage at the chiropractor's. The hydrocodone? Erased the pain for about 3-4 hrs. I had Percocet before, and it made me sick to my stomach. Hydrocodone didn’t. Took it for three days. First day - took 4. Second day - 3. Last day, only needed one at the end of the day. Didn’t make me “loopy” or wanting more. Made the pain tolerable while the muscle healed. Got a little constipated, but that was a small price to pay for relief from excruciating pain."