Percocet Vs Norco (Page 8)
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I'm taking percocet 10/650mg. I have (DDD), (Athritis), and the list goes on. I have a friend on Norco. Can you tell me what the difference is between them and the highest mg the norco comes in? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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Dear Mr. MedicineMan -- I read one of your posts and it seemed authentic and thorough. I wonder if you can help me with my question(s) and possibly, if I need a solution -- help me find a suitable/effective solution:

Generally, I take 10/325 Norco ~4x/day via Rx. I couldnt get to my MD this week & a family member gave me 4 Ten mg Percocet to take.

QUESTION: (1) How long will the percocet last in my system? Analysis may be carried out by a med lab for further / more precise results.

I am a 54 yr old over weight female. Spinal issues with severe/chronic pain. I weigh ~214 lbs (yes, I know...I know. Gotta get on that) I am approximately 5 feet 6 inches. Sluggish (hypo) thyroid. Limited exercise due to compression fracture to L5 and broken L4 vertebrae.

Since I am permitted to take 4 10/325 Norco daily --- my question is will the Oxycodone / Percocet appear as a different result?

In your opinion, is there an effective way to metabolize the percocet more quickly -- and -- if I refill a 10/325 Norco Rx and begin to take those as prescribed would an analysis have enough sensitivity to know the difference between Percocet and/vs Norco?

Yes, I know I need to lose weight. The spinal injury has made it VERY difficult to get any cardio -- but still: No excuses.

Would so appreciate authentic answers to my questions.

Thanks for your help, taking the time to answer and your kindness!

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I've had major back surgery done through a workers comp accident claim I had and after almost 2 years my pain is worse .. The docs I had assigned suggested another surgery ..which I thought was f***en crazy considering the outcome of the first one .. I ended up settling for a cash award be it that they told me this is something iam going to have too deal with ..big mistake ..as i know hav a problem finding a doctor to prescribe 10/325 norcs percocet .. Do u know of any Doctors in Los Angeles that will .. I also haven't spoken any of my medical records to any of these clinics around here so I don't think that hasnt helped much either ... Help!!!!

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If you tell me what state and city you live in, I can help you.

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I too have DDD, Arthritis, have had 4 Back Surgeries, steel inserted in final one. Percocet usually helps My pain and I probably am technically "Adicted". I find better, LONGER relief than with Norco. All the Best. Mike

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Would taking the Percocet 10/325 be better than the Norco 10/325 I take now? They don't work like the Oxycodone 30 I was taking...

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Hello,
I have Neuropathy, and have been taking Oxycodone 30 4-5 times a day. I live in Florida and now have a Hard time finding a pharmacy to get my Rx filled. My Doctor says its the feds and though he prescribes it he can't help getting it filled. Where or how can I get it filled? Also, what could be prescribed as a GOOD substitute? He's prescribed Norco 10/325 2 every 4 hrs but it doesn't work the same. Any help would be appreciated, thank you in advance.

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To provide a comparison here for anyone seeking such information in the future....

A 6.67mg dosage of Oxycodone (in Percocet) is all it takes to equal each 10mg dosage of Hydrocodone (in Vicodin, Norco and Lortab).

Thus, the Oxycodone is the stronger medication.

However, the strength may not actually matter as much as which one works best for the person in pain that requires relief. No matter how strong something is and how effective it has been proven to be, some people find that they get no relief and they have to try something else.

For example, when Darvocet was on the market, it contained a very mild narcotic Propoxyphene, with Acetaminophen, but there are people who found it worked great for them and that they go no relief at all when switching to something, such as Percocet that is actually much, much stronger.

You can learn more Oxycodone details here. and you can learn more Vicodin details here.

And to Shane, I really hope you are okay, because they are the same medication, just under different brand names, so if you're allergic to one, you shouldn't take the other.

Are there any questions I can help with?

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I usually take 10 325 yellow v norcos, i just got a prescription of oxycondone 523 10/325 can you tell me what would be the difference between the two? Thank you.

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i am a bk amputie was on percocet 5 two every 4 hrs wasnt helping so they gave me norco 10 every 6 hrs. I don't understand, aren't the percocets stronger? Oh, and I think I'm allergic to Vicodin.

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The Percocet is way better then the Norco, and the reason is because Percocet contains Oxycodone and Norco contains Hydrocodone. What im trying to say is Oxycodone is a stronger and longer lasting Opiate then Norco. {Edited for safety} just make sure to watch how much Tylenol/Acetaminophen ur taking, try not to take more 4000 to 5000mgs cause it can damage ur liver.
The best Percocet you can get is 10-650 and 10-325
The best Norco you can get is 10-325 or Lorcets which are 10-650 .
Hope this helped in anyway at all and fell free to ask me any questions u have about Perscription Medications, my mom is a Pharmacist and im going to college to become one so fell free to ask any questions at all and they will be answered 100% honestly to the best of my knowledge.

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