Percocet 5/325 for Pain User Reviews

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

"June 2019 - My body hated it! My doctor prescribed Oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 (Percocet) for pain from a bulging disc in my hips, thighs, and back. The Tramadol I've been taking for osteoarthritis and foot pain wasn't helping the hips, thighs, and back pain. I took only 3 half-tablets in a 10-hour period, and after the 3rd half-tab, I started feeling horrible. Dizzy, restless to the point of not sleeping, feeling awful. When I did try to sleep, I could not relax at all, and the really sad part is - the pain in my back, hips, and thighs never went away, so I was suffering from the drug and the pain. Not everyone is going to have bad side effects, but these were mine."

• Blk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2020

"Was prescribed Percocet 7.5 right after surgery, and that dosage worked just fine. Six weeks after surgery, my doctor lowers the dosage to 5-325 because he didn't want me on that dosage for an extended amount of time. Now, there is very little relief. At 6 weeks post-op, this dose is not strong enough to alleviate my pain. Maybe in another 3 to 4 weeks it will be, but not at the present."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2022

"Percocet 5/325 and 10/325 were the only things that allowed me any rest and relief when I had a pinched cervical nerve. I only had to take Percocet for 4 days and did just fine on Motrin and Tylenol after that severe period, but I don’t know what would have happened if I hadn’t stashed them from my C-section in 2002! No doctor will write for them for fear of prison, and it’s absolutely disgusting that people have to suffer as a result. I’m so glad I still have several in case, God forbid, I should ever need them again for severe unremitting pain."

• Jon...
• July 26, 2014

"I'm 19 and have chronic TMJ joint pain and clicking. I get spouts of breakthrough pain that disables me from talking, eating, and other things that require mouth movements. I recently had the worst pain ever in my jaw and had to go to the ER. Was given Percocet 5/325, and it took away my pain COMPLETELY and helped tremendously. I've tried Vicodin in the past, but it didn't help my TMJ as much as Percocet does."

• PD_...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2022

"Had an elbow arthroscopy a month ago and was prescribed Percocet for the pain. I have to say I was severely disappointed that it didn’t do its job. Granted, this could’ve been for many reasons (my body reaction, the procedure, the actual strength and dosing), but nonetheless it didn’t touch my pain whatsoever."

• mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2018

"T/192 white round pill I got at Walgreens is fake, fake, fake, not the real oxycodone 5/325 - well, it definitely doesn't work!!! I usually get my meds at Walmart, and I've never seen any meds like this."

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2010

"Percocet is the only medicine that gives me relief from chronic back pain, sciatica, trochanteric bursitis, fibromyalgia, and restless leg pain. I don't even waste my time on any over-the-counter medicines. Been using on and off for about ten years. I can quit anytime I want without any withdrawal symptoms. I'm very pleased with the way it works for me!"

• Unc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2013

"When diagnosed with a kidney stone, I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 to manage the pain. A warning that if you don't keep ahead of the pain, it is hard to get back under control. I took a dose 2 hours late, and it took 6 hours to get the pain reined back in. Take it properly, and it keeps the pain manageable."

• opt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2017

"I have a primary brain tumor that has spanned the midline (glioblastoma multiforme GBM4). My prognosis is I have just 6 months to live. I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 while in the hospital to recover from brain surgery about 1 month ago. I take (4) pills per day (2) at a time. Can I become addicted?"

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2011

"Highly recommended! No side effects besides the slight dizziness that can be expected with any opiate (always make sure to take it with a bite of food!). Works great, but you'll have to taper off your dosage little by little so you don't experience withdrawal symptoms when you don't need it anymore."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2013

"I have been suffering with migraines for months now. I tried the over-the-counter meds, none ever worked. My doctor gave me migraine medicines, still, it never worked, and I decided to go to the E.R., and they gave me Percocet 5/325, and it was great. It's the greatest painkiller ever."

• Tre...
• June 18, 2008

"I have chronic back pain. I take this medication as needed. This medicine has allowed me to go back to enjoying children, gardening, camping, etc. I have small children, so this medication really helps with pain while allowing me to be fully functional as well. Doesn't make me loopy or nauseous. This has been a wonder drug for me."

• gim...
• September 9, 2014

"Since June 9th of this year, I have had to have five total right hip replacements. I've dislocated the hip three times, and one part wasn't even put in correctly after surgery, so I had two of the five done in one day. I have found that the Percocets numb the pain enough to get you through daily functioning of life, yet not zombied or strung out. I take 4 per day."

• bis...
• December 6, 2010

"When I first began taking Percocet 5/325 for disc protrusion L5-S1, I became very constipated. My doctor prescribed Polyethylene Glycol, a powder for oral solution. This is Maalox, and it has been a Godsend for me. I am no longer constipated since about 6 months ago. Just take it as prescribed, and it truly works."

• den...
• February 23, 2011

"It does very well for pain; I have fibromyalgia, and it works for me. It allows me to be able to keep up with my 4 active boys: ages 15, 10, 7, and 2. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is that it works quickly, but it completely kills my appetite. I otherwise love this medicine."

• Tam...
• June 14, 2016

"This is the only narcotic for pain that does not cause nausea for me. It does make me lightheaded after 20 minutes of taking, and for a few hours after. There is no way I could drive the first 3-4 hours after taking this. I'm currently taking this short term for a pinched nerve."

• Gal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2013

"Dr. gave these to me for my gallstones until I could have surgery. I kept having attacks every couple of days. Took 2 and it saved the day! I had a baby 3 months ago, so being able to take something, stay active, and alert was important to me. I'm supposed to be on similar meds for my other conditions, but I am not one for medications as they either work really well or not at all."

• Keo...
• January 15, 2014

"Used Percocet when I got my wisdom teeth out. It made the pain tolerable. But the nausea was worse than the pain would have been. I could not even close my eyes because I was so dizzy and sick to my stomach. I had to call the doctor for another pain killer."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2009

"I am recovering from last week's shoulder surgery (scope without repair). My medical team used a nerve block as they performed the procedure. I was sent home the same day with Percocet 5/325 as my pain reliever. My doctor's instruction was to: 'make sure you get the Percocet into your system before the nerve block wears off.' I complied, and my pain is managed well."

• Ton...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 1, 2018

"I was given Percocet to take as needed for kidney stone pain, as I have many kidney stones a year. They are very hit or miss when it comes to relieving pain from these stones. Assuming the pain is mild and not ER room worthy, they do the job well at making the pain tolerable, however, during the worst stone attacks, they do little to nothing. However, to be fair, during those attacks, generally morphine can't even touch the pain."

• buz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2017

"I used this for post-operative pain. It controlled pain to the point that was comfortable but not completely pain-free. I was taking 2 tabs every 4 hours as needed. My only side effect has been ears roaring, not ringing, full ROAR waving up and down. It is a bit unnerving but better than the pain."

• Ott...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2018

"Feb 2018 I don't like taking strong meds. I developed horrible upper thigh leg spasms from a pinched nerve in my back. Couldn't sleep, terrible pain. Doctor gave me Oxycodone 325...wonderful meds. No pain after 1/2 tab. Yes, dizziness. Take with Metamucil to avoid constipation. Drink plenty of fluids. No other side effects other than a little tinnitus. Good job, researchers. Finally, a decent pain killer that doesn't rot your stomach! Like Advil and stronger than Extra Strength Tylenol. Wish the provincial government would cover it though."

• Jen...
• August 19, 2017

"I had ankle surgery. The doctor wanted to give me 10 mg Percocets, but I asked for 5 mg instead. I had wisdom teeth removed before, was given the 10 mg, and they didn't make me feel right. The 5 mg worked wonders. I still felt pain, but I didn't care about the pain, and I was still alert enough to get my child ready for school in the morning, but it did make me a little tired. Pills work differently for everyone. If you take pills often, then lower dosages might not work for you. I refuse to take any medication, even aspirin, unless it's a dire situation. I try to keep my body as pure as possible so I do not become dependent. This is why the low dosage works so well for me."

• Lau...
• June 14, 2020

"My endodontist prescribed me this med before retreatment of root canal for pain relief. I liked it, it worked within 20 min, but it made me so drowsy it put me to sleep and relieved the pain for no more than 3 hours. The pain came back exactly after 3 hours, but I couldn't take it again right away because it would exceed the daily max. I switched to ibuprofen 600 mg the next day, and it worked as quickly as that med did, and the effect lasted about 5 hours, and it didn't make me drowsy."

• Lis...
• July 26, 2017

"Side effect that is not listed. Difficulty climaxing when engaged in sexual intercourse."