[–] 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?
[–] 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.
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.
[–] bourbonexpert ago
alcoholic here.
i have been given it for kidney stones on two occosioins. i took it for pain, and i felt normal.
i couldnt get into it. even after the pain as gone, i took 2 once and just layed around and slept. i sweated a lot....napped. it was stupid.
addionally, i now have prescription to ambian and take it to sleep. it does nothing for me, i just sleep. i dont understand why people act like its a big deal...so, you like to lay around and sleep. those pills are for you!
dont worry about it.
[–] bluntripkin ago
there is too much acetaminophen in them so if you take too much you get sick
[–] MinorLeakage 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It makes you horrifically constipated, so drink lots of water. And really they aren't so addictive that you can't stop at the end of your prescription. Just don't find a reason to "need" another one.
[–] IBreakCellPhones 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Fun fact: Immodium is an opiate. It acts on the nerves in your gut to slow things down, but it doesn't get into your central nervous system to make you high, painless, or addicted.
[–] damnonions 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I think you should have more faith in yourself. Almost all addictions arise out of misery. Addicts literally self-medicate their misery. You're cognizant, you're aware of the pitfalls, so just complete the course and then be done with it. If you've never dealt with drugs before I can understand your concern. There's a lot of choice in substance addiction, a lot more than we're lead to believe through romanticized movies about decent people having their reason overpowered and being seduced by euphoric bliss. Happy people don't have much trouble turning down drugs. Watch out for constipation.
[–] 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.