I am taking the percocet 512 white tablets 5mg/325 for severe back pain due to degenerating disc(s). I have been told 1 pill every 8 hours, but find the pain so excruciating after about 5 hours that I cannot even stand... even to use the bathroom or shower. My MD cannot get me into a specialist until August, but I am having real stress here. Will it be harmful for me to take more than the one tablet per 8 hours??
your comment seems strange to me brcause my MD prescribed me some of same percocet and on the bottle it says take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 or 6 hours according to pain or even as needed for pain. I have been taking 2 every 9 or 10 hours Lately, though, I realize that if I do not take a pill I start to feel pain in my shoulders, and my chest is agitated. So I just stopped taking them altogether. I had a slight withdrawal effect it lasted for maybe a day. I am glad that I stopped when I did. but to answer your question. I do not think 2 will hurt as long you are not taking them like candy. I think 2 every 8 or so hours would be okay. But please check with your MD first. I think the most harm would be trying to stop taking them when the time comes.By the way, I am taking the Oxycodone a generic from of Percocet or at least thats what the bottle says. 5mg/325(512) Good luck managing your pain. I think I know how you are feeling.
By the way, I had been taking them for about a month before I realized the discomfort in my shoulders, and it really did let me know when it was time for another pill or two. So as I said before check with your MD, and try to notice any withdrawal semptoms. Taking the two pills did not make me high or drowsey, they just eased the pain somewhat
Aside from risking addiction to the Oxycodone,Acetaminophen is actually very toxic, taking too much of it in 24hours can result in sever liver damage, and has the potential to be fatal.
Since so many people don't understand this and have a tendency to double up on these medications, that is why the FDA is considering pulling them from the market.
A high dosage can also compound the side effects, which may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness amd constipation.
Verwon. Your comment was very insightful. However, would you consider taking 4 pills every 24 hours to much, and why does different MD's prescribe different doses. My prescription bottle clearly states 1 or 2 pills every 4 to 6 hours. So why was the original poster claims to say 1 pill every 8 hours. This is something that I am going to ask my MD about on my next visit. Also as I stated before, I have stopped taking them for about one month now, and aside for a slight pain in my toes I feel fine. I did have a little withdrawal for about about a half of a day. I would like to ask you if you think that any perscription pain meds are safe to take without fear of addiction. JUST WONDERING!
There is always that concern of addiction when dealing with medications like percocet. However, you can take up to 6 in a 24 hour period, basically taking 1 every 4hrs, during your times of great pain. If you feel like that is just simply to much? Try taking one every 6 hrs with an Anti-flamatory with it. In other words you can take more that what has been prescribed to you but ask the doctor what he or she may think. I know that they don't like to give you a high dosage when your pain is chronic, which sounds like yours is.I hope you find some relief, and remember to first speak to your doctor as you already know!
Hello Proudwife, As I stated before, I had a small discussion with my MD about percoet5/325. He pretty much confrimed what Mr. Verwon stated. Most MD's do not like to prescribe Percocet unless the pain is almost embearable. Taking to much or too many can cause liver damage, and are highly addictive. Since I told him about my bout with pain in my shoulder when I stopped taking them for about a day, he prescribed Viccodine5/325 which isn't as strong but still very addictive. Nonetheless, they seem to be working well for me. I only have 8 more to take before my surgury. Hopefully, I will done with taking any meds at all. Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have found this discussion very helpful in controlling this medication. Good Luck to you all.
I take 3 percocet 10/325 in 24 hrs and 1 30mg Avinza every 12 hours for degenerative disk disease and arthritis, does anyone think this is over medication? Since I started taking these medications my activity level has been drastically improved and I seem to be able to function well. Just seeking other opinions.
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