What are percocets usually prescribed for

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Percocet contains acetaminophen and oxycodone. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. I took a generic form of Percocet after I had surgery (had a metal plate & screws attached to tibia bone). Thanks for using ChaCha! [ Source: http://www.chacha.com/question/what-are-percocets-usually-prescribed-for ]
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Percocet contains acetaminophen and oxycodone. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. I took a generic form of Percocet after I had surgery (had a metal plate & screws attached to tibia bone). Thanks for using ChaCha!

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How do i ask my doctor for stronger pain meds without sounding like a junkie?
Q: So im guessing i’m going to get prescribed a hydrocodone based medication like Vicodin. I have tried Vicodin and it makes me sick without even killing the pain. I weigh about 200lbs and even a 5mg percocet doesnt do the trick for me. However, I feel that if i ask my doctor to give me oxycodone instead of whatever he feels necessary, LET ALONE tell him that previous experiences with 5mg versions never work for me, it will sound suspicious. Is this a normal problem? And do doctors normally do this?I was thinking about telling him how i have had experience with vicodin and percocet and prefer the latter, and that i usually need to take 2-3 5mg percocets to kill the breakthrough pain.I am taking a pro hormonal supplement that is hard on liver and cant take acetaminophen with it so i may have to tell my doctor to prescribe me something that is purely an opiod/opiate. It’s frustrating that i need so much for pain because i dont want him to think im a druggie. What can i do about this?
A: Your weight has minimal significance on the amount of opiate you need for pain control. This is related to your pain perception, opiate receptors, and your opiate tolerance.I had a 118 lb patient who was taking 540 mg of methadone a day for her pain control (She came to me at that dose). That would be equivalent to 5000 mg of hydrocodone or 3300 mg of oxycodone per day. She had no side effects.When you see the physician you need to discuss your pain level. It is reasonable to discuss problems with medications, you have taken in the past, such as nausea and/or vomiting with hydrocodone. You also need to discuss your other medications, and your inability to take acetamnophen products.Each physician will prescribe the medications they feel are appropriate for your condition. However, if you have a history of needing higher doses of medication in the past, try something like this:If the physician suggest OXY IR 5 mg every 6 or 8 hours for pain…. Explain that you have had occasions in the past when oxycodone did not completely meet your pain needs…and ask if you can call in for a medication adjustment if needed.Usually they will increase the dose to 1-2 tablets. If you say you need 3 at a time, they will assume you are drug seeking, as it is rare for people who are not on chronic opiates to need more than 10 mg of oxycodone for most “moderate to moderately-severe pain issues.This does not mean you need to be in pain. But by asking if you can call if you need a medication adjustment, you have opened up the possiblity for them to further adjust prior to your next appointment.A very important point is to not call back and say…I am taking 3 and it controls my pain. Physicians get very frustrated when patients exceed the dose on narcotics. Establish trust, and you should be fine.Never suggest a medication by name, or a dose, as those are typical drug seeking behaviors. Also if you overuse, and ask for a refill early, most physicians will refuse and tell you to take ibuprofen. So stick to the rules. Just describe the pain, and let the physician make the appropriate adjustments needed.
Need help from expert on chronic headaches?
Q: I know this is LONG, but if you know anything about headaches (professionally), espcially MD/experts/specialists PLEASE read.For the past 10 years, I have been battling progressively worsening migraines/tension headaches. (I can pretty much take care of the tensions with TENS unit, heat and regular massages) but the migraines occur 3-5+ times per week and are debilitating. I have been on 78 different medications- preventatives, abortives, narcotics, psychiatric meds as well pure oxygen), pretty much everything that is traditionally used to treat migraines and then some. I’ve stopped smoking, drinking alcohol, stabilized caffeine at 200mg/day consistently and worked on nutrition/exercise. I am still in pain every day. I have had MRIs, CT scans, bloodwork inc. TSH, seen 3 different neurologists, a headache specialist, 4 different psychiatrists (the first neuro referred me after nothing he tried worked), an ENT and an eye doctor. Perfect sinuses. 20/20 vision. Nothing is pathologically wrong. I’ve had 2 facet blocks and an occipital nerve block, physical therapy. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I am 23 years old and no doctor wants to treat chronic intractable migraines in someone that young. I suppose I appear like a drug seeker, but I’m truly not. I’m in nursing school and just want to finish, get my MPH and work in public health. I also have severe social anxiety, severe insomnia and depression (in the past) and have finally found a psychiatrist who has me on the right combination of meds for that (Lexapro, Ativan, Ambien and Seroquel). I cringe at the thought of going to another neurologist since they like to dabble in psych meds (which I understand is necessary), but they usually end up adding something that throws off the combination I’ve finally achieved to control my anxiety and depression. For instance, Keppra made me suicidal and Zonegran made me have multiple panic attacks which my psychiatrist had to intervene and add ridiculously high dosages of even more benzos so I could just go to school and work.I’m honestly just tired inside and ready to give up. I understand narcotics are not routinely used to treat migraines, but are there special exceptions, because the ONLY medications that work (other than Midrin) are Nubain, Stadol, and hydrocodone. Demerol doesn’t work. Ultram, pentazocine, codeine, Darvocet, oxycodone, none of these work, so as you can see, I’m not looking to get high or I’d be fine with Demerol and Percocets. Truly, the most effective is Nubain. ALL it does is stop the headache. No “high”- I can still function. Sedation isn’t a problem as my body chemistry seems to react opposite to what will usually “knock someone else out” (for example, I am on 6mg Ativan + up to 30mg Tranxene PRN to control anxiety and it doesn’t make me the least bit sleepy). I am fully capable of giving myself IM injections as it only comes parenterally. I know it is not exactly desirible, but my quality life is at ZERO and I would rather give myself frequent injections than live like this. Nubain has a ceiling effect, antagonistic properties, is less habit-forming than the pure mu agonists, will antagonize other narcotics, and is not scheduled by the DEA (no scrutiny). What are the chances of having this prescribed for home use. I am already forced to go sit in waiting rooms IN AGONIZING pain 2-4 times a week for something I can easily do myself.Meds I’ve been on for headaches or as an off-shoot psychiatrist-prescribed related TO the primary problem of headaches (and it’s a long list): virtually every OTC, Zoloft, Elavil, Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Frova, Relpax, Axert, Pamelor, Neurontin, Migranal, Melatonin, Lithium, Keppra, Inderal, Indocin, Cataflam with Reglan, Namenda, Esgic, Lithium, Pristiq, Mobic, Zonegran, Toradol, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Abilify, Trazodone, Buspar, Geodon, Zyprexa, Topamax, Depakote, Verapamil, PURE O2 @12 L, Esgic, Toradol, Ultram, Magnesium, Celebrex, Vioxx, dicflocenac, Lidocaine (intranasally), Vistaril, Haldol, Solu-medrol, Lexapro, Midrin, Naprosyn, Seroquel, Ativan, Restoril, Ambien, Rozerem, Lunesta, Sonata, Valium, Klonopin, Tranxene + NARCOTICS (as “rescue meds”) – Nubain, Stadol NS, Pentazocine (Talacen), Lortab, Intravenous Demerol, Darvocet, Percocet, and Tylenol #3.I realize I’ve been medicated to the point that I don’t really know what is doing what. I know I need the Lexapro/Ativan. I’m trying to get back to natural sleep, cutting back the dosage of sleep Ambien/Seroquel for sleep (ironically neither works alone, but they work great together).So, just to be frank, I really don’t want medications suggested (I’d be open to it, of course, but very wary). I know what works and what doesn’t. And if it’s something I haven’t tried and is related, that is if it is anticonvulsant, antidepressant, etc. I’m just not interested. I think I’ve been a good sport in giving those a chance, and I’m done playing the guinea pig. I know it’s trial-and-error but it
A: Well there is this site I found that talks on migraine relief without medication and that may help if you tried all those medications and it did not work. I hope you get over your migraines!
When your DR loses his suboxone lisence?
Q: My doctor has had me on suboxone now for about 2yrs and half.About a couple of months ago, i found out through my pharmacy that my doctor no longer had the proper license to write out a script for the suboxones. So when i went to him about this, he gave me a 6 month referall slip for his brother (he as well is a dr and dispensed the med) so i could go to him and get weaned off without any withdrawal. well, today, into my 3rd visit with his brother, i walked in the office and was surprised to find only one person in the office. i thought to myself that this was great considering the fact that usually his office would be a house full……but to my surprise, the person that was sitting in the chair was no other than an FBI agent asking me if i was either a patient or a worker there at the office. Behind me emerged another FBI agent and when i panned to my right a bunch was headed out the door of the office equipped with the office’s PC, files….well…as you can see, it appeared to be a raid that I had walked into!!So now I am like…so screwed due to the fact that without this medication, I would not be able to function, let alone I would be submitted into a full blown withdrawal that could last up to three months i hear!! I got on the subs after getting off percocets….but this medication is so far more worse!!Since your doctor can not leave you like this, what are my rights as a patient?? cause now i fear that if i was to go back to his office complaining that he needs to give me a referall so that i can wean off sucessfully, i fear that he would not help me cause it was tough trying to get him to give me the 6 month referall for his brother…….obviously they are crooked…..but this is not my fault! I have been taking my medication as prescribed and i cant just jump off like that!! so does anyone know what measures would be taken next now that his brother as well can not give suboxones out?? what should i do in this case??>
A: Wow! I’ve never heard of someone being on suboxone for 2 1/2 years. That is so screwed.I went on it after opiate and benzo addiction and was on full dose for 4 weeks (after I got out of detox) then was weaned off in about 3 weeks. I still had slight physical withdrawal for about 72 hours. I really resented my doctor for putting me on it in the first place – but I didn’t know what it was at the time and I did what I was told.If you have six months worth left you can easily and slowly wean yourself off of them.I now work as a counselor at a drug and alcohol rehab facility.If you would like any advice, help or guidance with this situation please feel free to contact. As you know – do not stop cold turkey
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