This concerns me with my vicodin. I am not a big pain medicine taker - came home from surgery for neck and tongue on REGULAR Tylenol...not even extra strength! but have been taking 2 of the hydroco/apap every 4 hours at 12 midnight, 4 a.m. and one at 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and depending on how I feel, one or two at 8 p.m. and going to bed if I take 2. I just conk out as soon as my head hits the pillow but I am afraid I will have a hard time sleeping without the meds. Do need them for pain right now tho...doing #18 radiation today. Otherwise I usually get by on Ex. Strength Tylenol for most everything! :o)

Michele in IL

Female - 53 no smoke/drink
tongue Biopsy 8/2010
Surgery 9/21 for SCC left side tongue stage II. Prtl removal tongue/left side lymph nodes. All Clear
Radiation started 11/2, ended 12/17
Lymph node involved left side along with gum involvement 2/9 Fibular flap failed 2/22.
passed away 1/12/12