Question 1

what is the normal dosage for 5/500mg vicodin?

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Usually: 1-2 pills every 6 hours as needed.

Question 2

my little sister just admitted 2 me that she takes 15-500mg vicodin@a time! she gets a script for 160 of them monthly.i'm scared for her what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Why did this come up?  Is she in crisis?  Get her to a drug treatment center out physician if she is willing.  Try to be non-judgmental.

Question 3

is 500mg of vicodin a strong pain reliever?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer depends on what you are comparing to. If you are comparing it to non opioid pain relievers definitely it will be stronger. There are however more potent pain medications and you can ask your physician about this.

Question 4

what does 5mg/500mg in a vicodin prescription?

Accepted Answer

Med Dosages: 5mg is hydrocodone.  500mg is Acetaminophen or tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 5

need expert help here. what are symptoms withdrawls of vicodins?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: Early symptoms : first 24 hours :
muscle aches
restlessness
anxiety
lacrimation (eyes tearing up)
runny nose
excessive sweating
inability to sleep
yawning very often
later symptoms :
diarrhea
abdominal cramping
goose bumps on the skin
nausea and vomiting
dilated pupils.

Question 6

why is vicodin so bad?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Your question is somewhat vague. All medications when appropriately prescribed for its indication and taken as directed by a physician should not be a problem. Vicodin is hydrocodone and Acetaminophen and is indicated for moderate to severe pain. The issue is the misuse/abuse  of the medication. It has the potential for physical dependence, cause respiratory depression when taken in excess & death.

Question 7

what is the max vicodin dosage?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why do you need the max vicodin dosage? Why do you need any vicodin . 

Find a doctor that can find out your problem rather that throw more pain med after a symptom without correcting the underlying problem./.

Question 8

how long will the vicodin last?

Accepted Answer

Vicodin: The effects of vicodin usually last about 4hrs with a single dose.

Question 9

hw much vicodin is safe to take?

Accepted Answer

The amount that: your doctor prescribes. The FDA now has ordered that medication combinations containing acetaminophen not have more than 325 mg per tablet.  Generally, one to two tablets three to four times a day is safe for a limited time. Using for longer periods of time or in higher doses can be dangerous and lead to physical dependency, addiction and other problems, including liver problems from the tylenol.

Question 10

what amount vicodin should i take?

Accepted Answer

What does it say: on your prescription? And, if you DON'T have a prescription, then the proper amount would be none. The therapeutic dose of hydrocodone is between 5 and 15 mg, usually combined with 325 mg of Acetaminophen (tylenol) in each tablet. A typical tablet contains 7.5 mg of hydrocodone, and 1-2 is the usual dose, depending on severity of pain and the level of tolerance of the individual.

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