Is vicodin addictive ?

Ask Brett Farve!

yes but its fun

well they create a dependency which is a little different than an "addiction"

nobody likes a quitter

damn

Yes.

yes, very..

http://www.vicodin-addiction.com/

Highly!

yes no no yes no sorta yes no no yes maybe no yes... damnit i need help

Vicodin - Percicet - Oxycontins =

Highly addictive

Generic Name: E: HYDROCODONE (hye-droe-KO-done) and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)

Drug Manufacturer: ABBOTT

Common Uses: This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and acetaminophen used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Narcotic pain-relievers work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore reducing pain. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions (e.g., cough) as determined by your doctor.

How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take this medicine by mouth. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach, although doing so may decrease its effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives for decreasing nausea (e.g., antihistamines, lying down for 1-2 hours with minimal head movement). Pain medicines work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, the medicine is not as effective in relieving it. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin). A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine contains codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone, contact your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, DO NOT SUDDENLY STOP taking this medicine without your doctor's approval. When using for an extended period, this medicine may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medicine stops working well. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES while taking this medicine. To minimize dizziness or lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. This medicine may cause constipation. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. If you become constipated while using this medicine talk with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine contains acetaminophen. Adults should not take more than a total of 4 grams of acetaminophen per day (3 grams per day if you have liver disease). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen may increase your risk for liver damage (symptoms include yellowing eyes or skin, stomach pain, dark urine). BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes other pain relievers, cough-and-cold medicines, or allergy medicines. These medicines may contain additional acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen can be harmful. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN THE ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine, especially the possible decreased breathing and drowsiness effects. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience slow/irregular breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, a change in the amount of urine, or a change or loss in hearing (especially with high doses for long periods). AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Yes, it's synthetic codeine.

yes

all the hollywood get hooked on that stuff

ah fun times

I wish I could conduct my own personal test, but Vikes are tough to find around here.

Hydrocodone is a Prescription drug and a narcotic. Any narcotic CAN be addictive.

Listen to your doctor and do what he says though... you'll usually only suffer a few days of headaches when you quit.

It isn't addictive for all. After an accident and all the follow-up procedures needed afterwards I was on Vicoden ES for a few months straight and when it was time for me to stop when I didn't need it, I didn't even think twice. I have some laying around that expired 3 years ago because I never throw anything away. lol I think it all depends on the situation. I think if you are in chronic/severe pain it isn't as addictive.......but this is only my personal experience with it.

yes, quite

"Hello everyone, i'm Dan. I'm wrighting this to try and find some help. Where do i begin? As a teen (around 15) my dad was severly electracuted. Long storie short the docs put him on vicodens as well as some other pain meds. I hung around some bad influnces who sugested i should take some of them. Well i did, and as i look back i wish i had never ever ever did that. till i was about 19 i was hooked on pain meds. Anything and every thing. then as my habbit grew i started to take more and more from "friends" and from my dad. at that time i was taking around 5-8 vicoden ES a day. What stoped me was when my dad noticed his scrips running out before they should have and he caught me taking some by counting his pills. Well it was VERY hard but i quit cold turkey. It was very painful and i feel for anyone who has to go through it. Guess what. I had Knee Surgery and was put back on vicoden 10/650's 2 years ago and now im in even deeper then before. I'm taking 15 of these a day! Thats 30 normal vicodens. Im buying em stealing em what ever it takes. its made me a MONSTER! and i want to STOP!!! i know how bad it hurt to stop last time and was taking half of what im taking now. I guess im just looking for some advice. if anyone has any on how to lessen the pain of withdraw id love to hear it! Please help me!"

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http://www.drugabuse.com/boards/msg2x748.shtml

So I guess it is addictive

I have a standing prescription for Vicodin and I also have morphine patches available for use. I avoid as much as possible the use of either...I self medicate with alchohol...which does not really relieve pain but does seem to take my mind off of it to some extent.

I had an aunt die about 4 months back from Hydrocodone (Vicodin and others). She got it from accident pain clinics and was on it for years, no one knew. It basically destroyed her liver until it couldn't process anything anymore.

She had an OD one day. Not much fun watching her body just stop working. It was kind of creepy, I was at the hospital the same night she died and her skin slowly started turning yellow because of liver and kidney failure, then her heart stopped.

So yeah, I think it's addictive

Yeah it's addictive but the sad thing is what killed her was probably the acetinamophen(sp?). They put that in pretty much all the RX pain pills and it makes it very dangerous to use in larger quantities than perscribed.

What you'll want to do if you wanna take more of it at a time is crush the stuff and let it sit for a while in a glass of water. Strain out the powder and chuck it. Drink the water or evaporate it down and you've got pure watered down hydrocodone.

NEWS FLASH ANYTHING IS ADDICTIVE !!!!

Havent you known people that are addicted to everyday things , like talking on the phone or jogging.

Is it physically addictive, YES

Will you go thru withdrawl , YES

Is it repeated Use of any non-essential thing on earth harmfull , MOST LIKELY.



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That seems very sensible. Many doctors are recommending Jack Daniels these days. Saves on prescription paper.

I do not want to get addicted to the pain killers at this point as my condition will worsen and the addiction will come soon enough. As long as I can bear the pain...I do not use the addictive drugs.