Acetaminophen / hydrocodone for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mmano
• January 1, 2020

"I've had 6 lower back procedures along with a neck disc replacement and a cage . I was on the Par brand of hydrocodone with acetominophen and took only one half of the pill and it would help the pain. My doc changed me to the brand Lupin India pharma of it and I need to take 4 of these Lupin and they still do nothing but cause more pain , withdrawals , nausea , I lived in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA but I feel that after every pharmacy in my area only only carries India manufactured meds . This is seriously hurting us that are in ACTUAL pain . Why would our government allow these CVS , and every other big chain Corp to even stock this garbage knowing that these meds are 99 percent ineffective. Why should we should trust these US pharmacies that carry such garbage . This has become a disaster for me trying to function daily . We need a voice . America is known for freedom and freedom of speech , but what about Freedom from debilitating pain"

• the...
• September 30, 2017

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "They relieve my lower back pain and allow me to walk and sleep, couldn't do either without them! I use 3 daily 7.25-325 mg. My doctor transferred to a hospital and my new Chinese doctor told me he is deathly afraid of arrest by the DEA for writing narcotic Rx's scripts, he no longer writes any, but sends all, including me to a "Pain Clinic" that costs me $40.00 a visit for a specialist co-pay to pick up a script, a $480 year waste! Other doctors quit writing scripts because of increased pressure from the law and DEA agents also. How unfair is that to seniors? And who cares?"

• Michael...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 15, 2022

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "We need to make sure that this message gets out. Share it with as many people as you know: People are being forced to buy drugs on the street, stronger, non-regulated, and often deadly alternatives to their pain medications, because of the re formulations that have taken place in the commonly prescribed hydrocodone formula. I have been a pain patient and practitioner for over 25 years. Norco is an easy medication to prescribe - while addictive in nature, if taken as prescribed, the risks are fairly mitigated.People are dying because they cannot get access to a low risk medication that works. SHARE THIS MESSAGE. It feels like no one is hearing us!!! Due to pressure, lawsuits, and the like, the reformulated generic Norcos are very unpleasant. The active ingredient is the same, but it isn't derived the same way. Much of it is derived abroad. Qualitest/Par/Endo formulated the yellow ones that the pain patients here refer to. It worked well and didn't create the side effects of the others."

• Jrano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2020

"Watch out for kvk-tech, inc brand of acetaminophen/hydrocodone. They have numerous warnings and fines. Because the CVS here doesn't know how to read, I'm stuck with almost a full script of 750s that don't do anything but make you sick as a dog. When are pharmacies and drs going to return? Or should we invest more in Canada and trust their version of the FDA."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2019

"WATSON MFG IS NOW ACTIVIS.!!!!!! IF YOU RECEIVE CAMBER MFG GO TO ANOTHER PHARMACY!! YOU ARE GOING TO BE SICK. I CAN’T FIND ACTIVIS BRAND. So I don’t know if there ad good as Watson was but something needs to be done this is our hard earned money and they’re filling these pain medications with fillers."

• TEM
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 26, 2023

Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I've been on Vicodin now since 2013 for pain management and back then I used the Watson brand which was very helpful in relieving back pain. But I have tried a lot of brands, and the worst brand is Amneal. For me, the Lupin brand works well, I am trying the M brand, and it's not as strong at relieving back pain as Lupin. I am never going back to Amneal even if that means going out of network to a pharmacy that actually has the Watson or the Lupin both of those brands work the best for me with NO side effects. Which I am very thankful for. I used to take 5/325 and now 7/325. I just know that there is a BIG difference in the manufacture of these pain meds especially when it comes to generic."

• RUBYS...
• January 20, 2020

"I have multiple myeloma and arthritis, on chemo with neuropathy and have been taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone 10/325's for 3 to 4 years. Apparently, my Walgreens switched to Mallinckrodt brand of acetaminophen with hydrocodone a couple of months ago as I noticed upon taking one that I didn't feel a thing, nor did it alleviate the pain in my back (where my lesion is) nor the pain in my legs and feet. Most often my eyes would get a little heavy and by bedtime I would be able to sleep but not with these! They are useless. May as well take Ibuprofen. I am contacting my insurance pharmacy and asking them to request a different brand or non-generic. The FDA is so crooked, people with bonafide chronic pain are being punished because of the pain clinics and addicts. It is so unfair it makes me want to cry."

• Jlo
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 19, 2020

"They have redone these pills. They do not work like they did before. I used to take 1 pill and feel it help my pain, but I can take 2 1/2 now and it does not help at all. They are fooling everyone because they do not work!"

• Kala
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 30, 2019

"Osco normally carries Mallinckrodt brand, of acetaminophen with hydrocodone which is absolute garbage. I’m pretty sure some of the pills are duds. A month ago, Osco ran out of their garbage Mallinckrodt Hydrocodone, so they gave me Cara brand, which is so much better. I asked them to continue getting that brand for me and they won’t. I’ve been back on the Mallinckrodt brand for a week and have been going through withdrawals on and off, which kind of proves my point in how terrible this brand is. I’m now trying to find a pharmacy that carries the Cara brand acetaminophen with hydrocodone which seems to have the right dose in them. I went through this before when the Watson brand was discontinued. I’m sick of getting garbage meds from garbage pharmaceutical companies."

• Midwest...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2023

"I've been taking this for over 20+ years due to a variety of problems. Degenerative disc disease, partial knee replacement, arthritis in shoulder, knee, ankle, etc. I've done well managing the pain. I've been able to keep myself as active as I can. But now, this shortage? It's been 10 days now, and I'm still waiting to get my monthly prescription filled. So, they say they have them in stock here at this company? How can I get these sent to a pharmacy or sent to myself and pay for them? Because all I keep getting is sorry, out of stock, and we don't know when we'll get them in???"

• 6ano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 10, 2019

"Every single person needs to file a complaint to the FDA on Mallinckrodt Pharm. acetaminophen w hydrocodone generic. Your voice needs to be heard. Only writing comments here will not help. Mallinckrodt is putting something in the pills that shouldn’t be there (or putting no actives in them). And it’s wrong and should be illegal. But they will never stop if we do not do something about it. Please write a complaint to the FDA. Also, ask around for Par pharm manufacturer."

• Painp...
• June 22, 2019

"I been using acetaminophenwith hydrocodone for couple of years. It worked very well until 2019. I think the pharmaceutical companys did something to the pills. I think some ingredients that use to be in the pill are missing. I need my pain meds!"

• silly...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2019

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "Just changed from Qualitest 7.5 mg Vicoprofen to Norco 10 mg. I'm hoping Norco works as well. I know by experience that people/myself react differently to generics. Amneal did not work for me...their 7.5s felt like 4 mgs. I was trying Zohydro 30mgs...but with 60 mgs I STILL needed 30 more mgs of another medication. I have found that most companies are choosing the cheapest brand generics to sell and they can be inferior. If you find that this is true...search out another generic."

• Scary...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 5, 2023

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I’ve started taking Hydrocodone again and my local pharmacy HEB has been filling the prescriptions with generic Mallinckrodt. I don’t know if it’s me but I’m experiencing nightmares, skin problems, trouble urinating, trouble sleeping, hiccups, among other side effects."

• Tajmah
• March 22, 2013

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I've been on Norco 10/325 for over a year. It helps me be normal, being that I have a slipped disc, pinched nerve, and stenosis. It doesn't take the spasms away, but I haven't found anything that does. If anyone knows of one that works, please let me know. I've tried them all. I just hate that because people can't see an injury, they think you are not in serious pain. I hurt every day and would love nothing more than to just be normal."

• Jula
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 25, 2023

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "This pain med doesn’t work. My quality of life has changed for the worst since I started taking this brand. I have to take care of my husband who is very Ill and I don’t know how I will find the strength to do it with the level of pain that I am constantly in."

• pudman
• June 25, 2015

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I'm 59, have sciatica, and it's progressed to where I know I don't have to live in constant pain. I've been a narcotic user most of my life so the 5mg didn't do much and certainly after a short period didn't do anything if taken as directed. I've upped it to 7.5's and relief was significant and am now taking 10mg and the relief is amazing. I was concerned because I've been a narcotic user for so much of my life but it works and I didn't want to push it by going the oxy route. I've been saying the same thing to people who don't understand. I call it a managed habit. There were several times I couldn't even sit in this chair and log on to the computer."

• Brandon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2015

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I take hydrocodone 10mg/325MG. Of acetaminophen. I have bulging disks in my lower back on my spine and they hit certain nerves. I have had a great experience with this medicine. I don't have any side effects except for some itching. It allows me to function and continue to work a fast paced job where I'm on my feet. You just have to careful to not take more than prescribed because most people don't realize how addicting it can be. Read the papers that you get from the pharmacy and ask questions. If used correctly this drug is very beneficial."

• Twally
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 22, 2021

"This medication is effective if your lucky enough to get the right brand or a good generic!!! T258 camber brand norco is junk ! They don’t work at all and Aurobindo is just as bad with horrible side effects !!! I have been on this medication for 15 + years I don’t see how this is allowed to pass QA. The FDA need to stop messing with people! They think switching formulas will stop over dosing when all it dose it hurt the people who truly need it. I personally am now gonna have to call pharmacy’s and look bad asking what brand they have because I refuse to have a 3rd month with CAMBER brand. I’ve been on several different brands again stay away from CAMBER and AUROBENDO it’s only side effects in a bottle with no pain reliever!"

• Gandy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 10, 2022

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "There are many reviews here that this generic medication has lost its therapeutic function. It gives a nervous reaction waiting for a 10/325 dose split to 5mg to work so you can carry on with normal homeowner chores. I have radiographic images and interpretation showing the causes of pain in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions due to 35 years of heavy construction work. Those 35 years of daily heavy construction work was working for a NY State agency. The NY State Dept. of Health sends letters to Md's with warnings prescribing this medication. To me that is interference with your healthcare treatment and wellbeing. I have decided to relocate out of NY because of this. To the other chronic pain patients leaving reviews that this medication in generic form has lost its therapeutic function it may help to see if there is a pattern by ending the review with the state. NY. Be safe, don't use street drugs and don't get angry it doesn't help anything."

• Ladyjoy
• December 27, 2019

"I thought it was just me until I read the comments about the drug with M367 )printed on them (generic acetaminophen with hydrocodone. I am currently calling pharmacies today inquiring about the brand of hydrocodone they carry before I get my prescription filled. I agree they are not adding enough of the pain meds to help me make it for a couple of hours. My lower back and hip constantly hurts, whereas, before they change the dosage in 2019, I was getting enough relief to function an entire day off one 10/325 pill. We need help! I don't abuse my meds but I want what I pay for to work!"

• days
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 17, 2014

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "Best if using to think that this medication was bumped to schedule II on October, 6th 2014! It helps with pain. But must see the doc every month, which is a painful journey among other daily activities that can burden those who have permanent back damage, or Chronic (close to permanent back pain) ~back pain. Best to get 10mg dose, then able to break and take less or more depending on the day, pain, movement anticipated, etc. "

• Useless
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2022

Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) "I am taking Norco for back pain and severe bilateral hip pain while waiting for hip replacements. First I was on 5/325 then my doctor increased it to 7.5/325. If it slightly relieves the pain I am lucky. About 75% of time, it does absolutely nothing."

• Haden...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2019

"Generic brands of acetaminophen with hydrocodone. Watson, when they were Watson, was the best. Today like many say more filler then then opiate. They are garbage. Trist brand of acetaminophen with hydrocodone is the worst. I feel no relief. Someone said after urinalysis showed no opiate in system but instead Tramadol. They never took Tramadol. I have taken 30mg when I was to take 10 and felt nothing. FDA will do nothing and Walgreens don’t care. Cheapest bid pill wins. We can do nothing"

• Annoyed
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 8, 2019

"Refilled my monthly pain meds & since then have had a pain increase as they have switched to Mallinckrodt brand of acetaminophen with hydrocodone, So much so it’s causing me to not be able to sleep through the night. Have found the best brands of acetaminophen with hydrocodone Qualitest, Watson & Par (not sure on Par spelling) to work the best for me personally. Have been on the same dosage for 11 years+. If it’s the exact same drug & same amount of medication why are my pain symptoms so much higher, along with other as I I’m seeing, if everything’s the same? And who’s checking these medicines , does FDA do spot quality tests to see if the active ingredients are the right strength?"