Pain meds

[Amy Carter 67]

I was gave Roxicet for my pain yesterday and all it does is make me sleepy. I am calling the Dr when he gets into the office and going to have him call in something else. My pain levels are the same before and after I take the med. It is not really painful just very uncomfortable.

What pain meds did you have the best result with?

[mrsto 2,925]

I was given Lortab. It's a liquid form of Vicodin and acetaminophen (Tylenol). It did make me a bit loopy, but it also made me not care much about the pain. It worked well for me, but not everyone likes it. Unfortunately, other than straight Tylenol, most of the pain meds have a drowsy side effect.

You might want to ask your doctor about Tramadol. It's one prescription pain med that isn't quite so "sleepy". However, I'm not sure that it's the right type of drug for post-surgical pain. I was given that for back issues, and I know they prescribe different types of meds for different types of pain.

[LadyJ314 57]

Hi i am still pre op but i am givem tramadol for my arthritis pain and if u pain is moderate to severe i dont think tramadol will help it does nothing to help with arthritis pain. They give it as a broad spectram pain med i have also had it for tooth aches. The lortab i tjink would work best for moderate to severe but it will limit what u can do like driving.

[Veronica68 81]

I was given percecet- don't remember the dose. It worked great, as said, any pain med is going to have a sedative effect. I didn't feel loopy on the percecet and only needed it for a few days. Congrats on your surgery!

[GuyMontag 1,264]

liquid Lortab here.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Liq Lortab

[Amy Carter 67]

Liq Lortab

I am just waiting for the pharmacy to call to go pick up my new meds. I was prescribed tylenol 3. I know it works for me. Well it did when I had my wisdom teeth removed. I know to stay away from the Percocet family unless I am having trouble sleeping.

[skb123 308]

I was given OxyContin now that knocks you for a loop!! Needless to say I took very little.