Percocet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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....."

• NewMo...
• 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."

• 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 at night, you may not sleep well. I plan to continue to taper off and use only when pain level above 5. Ibuprofen nighttime works better for sleep."

• red...
• November 21, 2008

For Pain "Post open abdominal surgery for fibroids. Sent home from 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."

• Loopy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2016

For Pain "My doc prescribed this for after having colitis. It dulls the pain but for 2 months had the worst constipation (with Colace) and groin pain I ever had in my life. Went to 5 docs and had over $1500 in CT scans and ultrasounds for pain. Doc misled me and said take it 24hrs a day. After about 2 weeks of agonizing pain, I came off it on my own. NO PAIN! Be very CAREFUL."

• 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 God send! 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 laying on the couch curled up in agony."

• Cng
• October 2, 2015

For Pain "I just recently got this medicine for tooth pain. As I am going to dds for several issues.. My RX I 5/325. I've noticed it minimizes the pain but doesn't take it away. I also am going g thru major nausea sometime vomiting. It makes me so tired feeling and always thirsty feeling... I may need to just stick with motrin.. I will talk to her about this when I go for my next appt on tuesday"

• 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 versus. 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."

• Pedro
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2012

For Pain "Unbelievable relief from post-op back surgery pain. Was DC'ed from 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."

• Marie
• November 27, 2015

For Pain "Prescribed this after impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Eased pain a little, but the headache, sleeplessness, constipation, jitters and persistent nausea isn't worth it. Ibuprofen works much better without any side effects."

• wrxsti
• 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."

• 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
• 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 combination of percocet, lyrica, and cymbalta and it gave me back my life."

• 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 right leg. I found it to be the only thing that worked for me. My primary doctor prescribed 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 I now I have to live with NO quality of life. Percocet to me was what made me normal."

• 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 wellbeing. Antidepressent get you back to a normal level that you can maintain after you come off it."

• MikeK
• 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."

• Coal...
• 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's any more. When I was taking the Percocet's 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."

• freyb...
• 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 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."

• Amand...
• 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. Its 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 its only when needed for pain and I only take 1 tablet. Percocet is amazing."

• Hijack
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 23, 2022

For Chronic Pain "Hurt SI joint 8.5 yrs ago. Took ibuprofen for about a year back surgeon prescribed codeine , did not help, then prescribed norco , worked but 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 not wanted 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."

• 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 groceries stores. Constant bending and lifting while briskly walking. 3 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 back our feet and it numbs the cold out. I could run for 9 hours with it."

• perc...
• 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, left calf was debilitating. I could not put a pair of socks on let alone do any normal activity. My doctor then prescribed percocet and I have to say this drug is a God send. 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."

• crazy...
• 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 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."

• 26 yo...
• 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 a-maz-ing. 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. 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!"