 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Vicodin is just hydrocodone and tylenol. Ask for a bump to oxycodone or oxycodone hci (time released) and then use an NSAID in the dosage you need. My issues w vicodin and percs is that they have tylenol in them so when you maxxed out on the amount of tylenol you can take a day and are still in pain you r stuck.
Your Dr should have no issue bumping you up as pain is the enemy.
Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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