Lortab and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Bru...
• December 5, 2009

For Pain "This is a good pain medication, however, there are side effects. As with any opiate, the drug can and usually does cause dependency. Long period use is extremely hard on the liver due to the high levels of acetaminophen. Some people experience drowsiness, while others experience insomnia. On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain in my personal experiences will be reduced from a 10 to a 5 in approximately 30 minutes. I recommend speaking with your doctor about alternatives if you are going to be treated in the long term."

• zen...
• August 22, 2013

For Back Pain "Fractured and wedged connecting vertebrae put on the 5s for many years. Now, with another injury to the back, moved to the 7s. The first time taking the 5s made me drowsy for a couple of weeks, but nothing since. Does its job."

• rho...
• October 5, 2009

For Pain "I took this for degenerative disc disease when Percocet stopped working. It helped me as much as Percocet. It was slightly more sedating than Percocet, but at the same time, it helped me rest better. I am not currently on pain pills, but if I had to have any, and had an option, it would probably be Lortab 10."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2009

For Pain "I have been taking this drug for the last couple of months for severe shoulder pain, neck pain, and upper back pain... due to a recent auto accident... I had whiplash, a pinched nerve in my neck, and nerve damage in my shoulder, and it seems to work amazingly to ease pain that is sometimes so unbearable it hurts to move my head. I haven't experienced any bad side effects except for the occasional drowsiness and loopy feeling, but the benefits definitely outweigh that, and I'd recommend this medicine to anyone in severe pain. As everyone else has said, use with caution and take only as needed per doctor's orders. Don't know how I would have or would be functioning now without this drug and Zanaflex."

• kri...
• February 5, 2010

For Pain "Had back surgery in May 2009, and due to scar tissue, I have chronic pain. Working now with a pain management specialist and taking Lortab. It does help alleviate the pain, but I only take it when I have to. The only side effect for me is a little sleepiness."

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2009

For Pain "I was prescribed Lortab for pain due to an infected tooth. I do not feel it helped the pain at all. The only thing that it definitely does is help me fall asleep. I am still in pain waiting for the antibiotics to clear up the infection so I can get a root canal. I haven't got the same results as the people who consider this magical. I really wish it was like that for me."