[–] Turnip_Time ago (edited ago)
I've been abusing percocet for years because I have degenerative disk disease and by the time I take enough to kill the pain I'm high as a kite. I've made a point not to take them more than once a week and I have little problems keeping to that. I can have it in the house and not want to constantly abuse it whereas on the flip side I am a huge degenerate pot head and can't not smoke the weed if I've got any.
Don't hold me to this but I seem to remember reading that it takes more than a month of habitual use to develop a physical addiction. With that being said it is frightening just how fast you will build a physical tolerance. You'll need more and more to achieve the same effect.
Taking them before bed to help you sleep should be fine, but I'd avoid taking them constantly if the pain doesn't bother you that much.
[–] newoldwave ago
I don't understand why anyone would be addicted to it unless living in chronic pain. I've taken it for pain after surgery and all I felt was not much pain. So, why else would anyone want it?
[–] DeltaBravoTango ago
After surgery on my wrist I tried to get off it as soon as possible. After 3 days I switched to Advil. Be careful with OTC drugs, though. They can still give you ulcers/liver damage.
[–] Gerplunckamo ago
Sweet Jesus, hydros take me back. Pop 4-5 and buckle up. Acetaminophen has some serious liver toxicity, so don't go too wild.
But yes, opioids are incredibly addictive. Putting a gun to your head would probably do less damage. They're great for pain, but there is a steep price. The sticky icky is a much better alternative, if I do say so myself.
[–] daskapitalist [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yeah, I want off of them ASAP because of the acetiminophen. If I'm going to be stuck on the couch recovering I'd like to be able to sip a glass of wine, which I know is a no-go with acetiminophen.
[–] Gerplunckamo ago
Be careful, man. I've lost a lot of good, close people to stuff like that. Most of them started out just like you. Injury, surgery, chronic condition, they'll prescribe pain pills for all of them. Then one day it's not enough. And you'll go find more. I've been there. It is not a pleasant place. Its just a black hole that eats up all your time, money, relationships, social obligations.
If it ever does become a problem, I'm not gonna judge. I'm here to listen, and to help if need be.
[–] Likeitirish 1 point 8 points 9 points (+9|-1) ago
Its more like "how addictive is my personality". I've taken norcos, and vikodin for fun many many times. I'm not addicted at all. I have friends (had) that took norcos after surgery and just went full blown addict within 6 months. Moved onto oxy, then heroin. Its insane how fast it happens. Thats not an exaggeration either. I've had more than a handful die from overdose less than two years after their first painkiller. Just know how you tend to react to 'addictive' things and act accordingly.
[–] TerraKell ago
My experience with this is mixed. It does reduce pain. However I cannot take it frequently because it can cause me to itch all over. My GF takes it with no problem. I can take 1 or 2 after surgery but that is the limit before I itch horribly. I had to take it with a lot of liquid and some food otherwise it upset my stomach. So read the fine print on the side effects. Here's hoping for the best in your recovery.