Percocet Dosage Limits 5/325 (Page 8) (Top voted first)

I am taking the percocet 512 white tablets 5mg/325 for severe back pain due to degenerating disc(s). I have been told 1 pill every 8 hours, but find the pain so excruciating after about 5 hours that I cannot even stand... even to use the bathroom or shower. My MD cannot get me into a specialist until August, but I am having real stress here. Will it be harmful for me to take more than the one tablet per 8 hours??

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Daisy, you need to see a doctor ASAP. The amount of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) you ingested could cause severe health problems in the future.

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I agree 100% with your opinion. I also would rather be addicted than in severe pain . I have stopped several times but I would rather be addicted than in severe pain . I have had injections but relief was for about 3 months . My doctor wrote prescription for 1 every 12 hours so I run out before the 30 day prescription can be refilled . That sucks . Politician and lawmakers don't get it . Wish they were in severe pain and they may see things differently . The do not understand !

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My doctor gives me straight oxi without the other stuff.

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Pastor Doctor to go from 5-325 to 10-325 as far as the Percocet strengths you will get greater relief from the stronger Percocet good luck

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Re: Jan (# 12)

I am having the same problems. But my doctor won't prescribe me what I need. I'm the same anti inflammitories, anti depressants, I've tried lyrica and cymbalta. None of it works. Only the narcotics ease the pain. Fibro is terrible. I have had it since I was 17

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I made a mistake today and took two percocet 5/325 blue pills for chronic pain after my 2 surgeries. Am I at risk of an overdose?

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I've read all the comments. I take the 5/325 Endocet a morning and at night with maybe one in between if needed. Is that same as percocet? Mine is a hip issue and lower back. If it is the same, is that safe or addictive? Also, what is a Tylenol overdose and the symptoms? Besides liver damage, why is it dangerous?

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Re: jayjay124 (# 1)

My bottle says 1 every 12 hours was in car accident and the pain is sometimes worse then other days so I wanted to take another I took 1 4 he's ago 5/325

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I have chronic interstitial cystitis. My Dr. called me in hydrocodone/apap 5/500 on Wed. and instructions are 2 every 4-6 hours needed for pain. how long should those last? It is saturday evening and I have 4 left and I am afraid to ask for refill. I dont want to be labeled a drug abuser. I am new to chronic pain treatments and medications but I know I need relief.

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When i was 14 i did alot of hard drugs such as oxys and percs. It was a struggle.

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Max dose 2 pills every 6 hours not to excede 8 pills per day. Exceeding the max dosage can be toxic to your liver.

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I'm sorry but your info is Incorrect! I'm not a doctor but my wife and daughter are nurses. Do NOT take additional acetaminophen of any kind with your Oxycodone/Acetaminophen or Percocet. It is the Acetaminophen that can do serious and permanent damage to your Liver! 4 grams of Acet is considered the max dosesge so 1 every 6 hrs only gives you 1.275 grams... Way under the max level. 1-2 every 4-6 hrs of the 5/325 is still way under the limit but a very typical for a normal adult. Long term on the Percocet can be addictive and have withdrawals so there is a whole new complication to deal with. Talk with you Dr for a better pain regime. I'm on Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5/325 for major shoulder surgery and I take 2 every 4 hrs round the clock cause one just dont touch the pain! Good Luck

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i go off percocet for 2/3 months and take tylenol/cod #3 or until the pain starts to get bad so i dont get addicted

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No, it sure won't unfortunately I'm 18 and have taken a lot of drugs. An maybe the only thing that is saving me is that I'm young. I do know If you go through you're script too fast they may not refill your script. Two every four hours on a short term bases isn't harmful though and maybe they can increase ur dose.

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FT Hood, Golightly?

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From a EU perspective drugs like Percocet 5/325 are puzzling in that they never deliver a full theraputic Paracetamol dose - 1000mg QDS - i would suggest three tablets three or four times a day MAXIMUM - each dose would contain 975mg Paracetamol and 15mg oxycodone. I think that will provide more relief.

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Dear KJB..... Excuse me, but I do know my math and my calculations were based upon the additional assumption that (most) people take pills during the DAY and don't normally get up during the 0-dark thirty hours of the night to take additional pills unless, of course, the pain awakens them and, hence, their intake would indeed be more (like what you ended up calculating). Hopefully this will clarify any misunderstanding my initial response might have raised. Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and give thanks for the (rare) days that our pain is actually tolerable!
Bless you all!

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It will not at all harm you, however, let your Dr. Know that you have upped your dose. Then you wont run out. Careful though, very addictive!.

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I want everyone to know that regardless of what condition, symptoms, pain levels you have..... You better seek a different solution other than percocets. I have a younger brother whom I haven't spoken to in years (we used to be inseperable) and now a father who I haven't spoken to for months because of these evil pills. Don't get the wrong idea, they both started off with legitimate medical issues. They have since been so addicted that after failed months and years of trying to help, I had separate myself and my 3 daughters from the ugliness. Constant lies, trying to borrow money, being around my children high. I repeat people, if you are taking these now, STOP!!! GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT!!! If my message gets through to 1 person and saves 1 life, I feel like I have made a difference. Regardless of any situation or individual, the end result of drug use is ALWAYS bad (prescription or not).

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I had lamminotomies L4 L5 posterior inter body fusion with cage pedicle screws and rods I am taking oxycodone/acetaminophen5-325mg 1tab every 4-6 hours as needed for pain by accident I took one at 6:15 am and another at 6:30 am. Should I skip my next two does? Is this an overdose and should I go to er.

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